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Nigeria's fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation

Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xAh7OEa via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Wrestlers protest: The fake smiles of India's detained sporting stars

Indian wrestlers protesting against sexual harassment have been targeted by an artificially generated image. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zbyNtr8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms

Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K0PSeUA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D4fipl7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Five revelations from Nasa's public UFO meeting

Some sightings turn out to be wayward Bart Simpson balloons. Others remain a mystery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VkJibdn via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Yugoslav war: UN increases sentence on two Serbian war criminals

Jovica Stanišic and Franko Simatovic trained death squads accused of ethnic cleansing, the Hague says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CJMBl5S via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Navigating the two sides of Somalia's capital Mogadishu

Journalist Soraya Ali travels to Somalia to see if it really is how her mother remembers it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J1LPv3S via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ben Roberts-Smith: How war hero's defamation case has rocked Australia

Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldier units. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5RSxjKP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Black bear walks into bakery and eats 60 cupcakes

Workers at Taste by Spellbound in Connecticut were shocked when they spotted the uninvited customer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IkYUhVw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Manhattanhenge: How to see it this year

The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bdMYfkT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence

The Theranos founder was convicted on four counts of fraud linked to her failed blood testing start-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lRIVTSJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nato to send 700 more troops to Kosovo after clashes

The reinforcements come after 30 Nato peacekeepers and 52 protesters were hurt in clashes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZTqoA3c via Carddesignrr Background Removal

After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?

The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QyC0OHx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

German police arrest stripper over toy gun

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8KQ5yjM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X69MVJc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dsH5rno via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed'

Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JskBnxF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan

Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rxw4X3Q via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided

The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kHDRyLx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote - President Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hxy0Pu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Lake Maggiore tourist boat carrying 20 overturns, with one dead

Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9h2Kj1O via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w2AivLg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet

The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ve7AdVB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest

Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EwODHXu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Portugal housing crisis: 'I'll have to move back in with mum'

Anger is rising in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, where affordable homes are rarer and rarer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IlRrXg3 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turkish presidency run-off decides if Erdogan should have five more years

Turks vote in a momentous presidential run-off to decide on their country's future path. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AtNqbp6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war

Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UspzW4r via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Oleksiy Danilov interview: Ukraine counter-offensive 'ready to begin'

Oleksiy Danilov tells the BBC that Kyiv has an "historic opportunity" to strike a major blow to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oTUWG7s via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft

Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dSsuEoD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Cambodia crocodile farmer killed after falling into enclosure

A 72-year-old crocodile farmer was pulled in when one of the animals grabbed his stick. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TIAfm0Q via Carddesignrr Background Removal

IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?

These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eDMU41J via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Roger Waters: German police investigate Pink Floyd star over Nazi-style costume

Authorities are investigating the Pink Floyd star after he wore the controversial outfit in Berlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ODZVI8M via Carddesignrr Background Removal

NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting

Sharon Robinson, 40, allegedly told one Colorado venue it would get “shot up like Club Q”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/53fXovt via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e2cYBqO via Carddesignrr Background Removal

FBI reveals 1980s plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II

Newly released FBI documents say there were “ever-present“ IRA threats during her US visits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UfLrRBM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pFUnJzv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police

Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mb3xYpm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Silicon Valley Bank: 500 jobs cut by new owner First Citizens

The move comes two months after SVB's collapse triggered fears of a banking crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W4RbOl0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m49yzfG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0anrUvS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursions

Moscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZCMl3jg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83

Her unmistakable voice on hits like The Best and What's Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cMEH287 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Eight of Tina Turner's most legendary songs

A look back at some of the singer's hits after the star dies at the age of 83. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JZqmQjo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?

Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LhqIwNQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ron DeSantis: Who is the Florida governor and White House contender?

The Ivy League-educated former naval officer is lauded by many on the right as a political rock star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o3PNBKU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential bid on Twitter - reports

The 44-year-old Florida governor is expected to be Donald Trump's main Republican 2024 challenger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JWrzgMT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Adolf Hitler house in Austria to be used for police human rights training

It is the latest twist in a long-running row over what to do with the building in Braunau am Inn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/woRLWvh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

AI scanner used in hundreds of US schools misses knives

After a school stabbing, a BBC investigation into Evolv’s AI weapons scanner reveals doubts about its effectiveness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7FSlgrZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

India makes cough syrup testing mandatory for exports

The move comes after some Indian cough syrups were linked to deaths in The Gambia and Uzbekistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h4dZA5e via Carddesignrr Background Removal

WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes

The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zDje9ZU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Nato watches Russian 'Zombies' in Estonia

In Estonia, pilots respond to Russian jets acting suspiciously at the alliance's northeast border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wr6wSxz via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ray Stevenson: Thor, Star Wars and Rome actor's career in pictures

Some of the most memorable snaps of the Star Wars, Thor and Rome actor - who has died aged 58. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XNIhl6x via Carddesignrr Background Removal

India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest

India's best wrestlers worry they won't be in peak shape to qualify for the Olympics as they hold a protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nJbPR04 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security

Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5MYUTw8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Green flash as meteor blazes across sky in Australia

Residents in north-east Australia caught a glimpse of what scientists believe to be a meteor on Saturday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pXsOFKV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Satellite images reveal Russian defences before major assault

Fortifications against Ukraine's counter-attack are uncovered by a BBC analysis of satellite images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AGvgVK2 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JiRZbfh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse

The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dc8nfbl via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Activists turn Trevi Fountain water black

Climate change protesters Last Generation pour "vegetable charcoal" into the Rome landmark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oatxJYG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JTHMtUN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bakhmut: Zelensky indicates Russia has control of city

Asked on Sunday whether Ukraine had control of the city, Ukraine's president said: "I think not." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pUT92a0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says

US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G3yNrmo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

At least 12 killed in El Salvador stadium stampede

The disaster happened during a clash between two rival football sides in the capital San Salvador. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JwM3LiK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt

President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on promises to make the country safer and tackle corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I75Tjrz via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m15aWDR via Carddesignrr Background Removal

British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q2XLbR9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turkey election: Why the world is watching the presidential race

Democracy, EU candidacy, and the fate of millions of Syrians are all on the ballot paper next week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AmVo9Up via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Jim Brown: Legendary NFL running back dead at 87

The record-breaking running back became a Hollywood action hero and civil rights activist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QetdCiG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US debt ceiling: Republicans hit 'pause' on negotiations for now

The lead Republican negotiator walks out of a closed-door meeting with White House representatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/diXRGUa via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties

Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xfC0hm5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds

Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fiw2HT6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ken Elliott: Australian hostage, 88, freed by al-Qaeda militants

Dr Ken Elliott, 88, and his wife were captured in Burkina Faso in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vYoPDTu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district

For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oIDjPgS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Outcry as Australian police taser 95-year-old woman

The elderly care home resident is not expected to survive the incident, a family friend says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QWzV8N4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US Supreme Court rules Andy Warhol image violated copyright

The court finds the late artist's painting of Prince infringed on a photographer's copyright. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zKLUflt via Carddesignrr Background Removal

G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year

The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WK6GBa8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud

The decision comes as a legal battle between the company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis escalates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9js04Aw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'

The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nrKvgLx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

FBI charges man with stealing Dorothy's The Wizard of Oz slippers

It took more than three clicks of Dorothy's heels to solve the theft of her ruby-red shoes 18 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kxPFjtZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The Syrian girl whose parents were deported while she was at school

Lebanese authorities are stepping up a campaign to deport Syrians who they say are there illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XbZ20aF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday, paving the way for a First Amendment fight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q2dtsqE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

G7 summit: Taiwan looms large as Japan prepares to host leaders

China's rising assertiveness is reshaping Japan, as it prepares to host the G7 summit this weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NoRimMT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home

Mariupol's former Azovstal workers yearn for their old lives in the now Russian-held city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TMSr4ew via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings

Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0V5h1UP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Police inquiry after used condoms sent to 65 women

The victims all attended the same private school and are part of a targeted attack, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k0cIXJi via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ex-Apple engineer accused of stealing self-driving car secrets

The 35-year-old suspect allegedly downloaded large amounts of data before fleeing to China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Rfz8AV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Record inflation: Five ways Argentines try to cope

With inflation above 100%, Argentines have devised a number of strategies to deal with the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w7GpvtA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks

Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wf1qELo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Asante King asks British Museum to return gold to Ghana

Asante King met with the British Museum's director on a recent visit to London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/olYALFN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence

Sam Altman says government regulation is "critical" to control the risks of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pE1CkNm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

IPL: The remarkable reinvention of cricket legend MS Dhoni at 41

MS Dhoni has successfully transformed himself into a formidable lower-order batsman for his IPL team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QB4ziwD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Rudy Giuliani accused of sexual harassment by ex-employee

Donald Trump's former lawyer is accused of coercing an ex-employee into sex in a $10m civil case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GVRFW1P via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Cannes: Harrison Ford, Johnny Depp and Wes Anderson return to film festival

Films from Harrison Ford, Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio will premiere at the festival this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uai1AJ4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Thailand elections: Move Forward looks to make history

A young, progressive party won more seats than any other. Will the senate and courts let them govern? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5uFkSUZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison for spying

John Shing-Wan Leung, who is a permanent resident in Hong Kong, is given a life sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0YJkjbN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy

Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s64NGay via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night

Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nDf4w9P via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The Nigerians lured into a trap and blackmailed for being gay

Criminals are extorting money from men after entrapping them online and then filming them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jg3EQMd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KIt9Tws via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city

Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OGbeV62 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The daring riders of India's 'well of death'

The drivers defy gravity to ride their bikes and cars inside a giant wooden barrel to entertain people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aVDplvN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Thailand elections: Polls open with Thaksin's daughter as frontrunner

Paetongtarn Shinawatra promises an end to conservative, military-backed rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eh9EdUv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Russians in Germany split over Putin's invasion

Many Germany-based Russians are repeating Kremlin disinformation about the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W8SAMeO via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine Eurovision act's city attacked before performance

Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took to the stage in Liverpool, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ENe3sTK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HGVRt5b via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Papua New Guinea minister quits over luxury Coronation trip controversy

Papua New Guinea's foreign minister called critics of his daughter's TikTok "primitive animals". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xGQkSYr via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turkish opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat

President Erdogan, who says he has kept Turkey standing tall, faces a united opposition in Sunday's vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IfCAVG0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kenyan farmer: 'I'm afraid that elephants will kill me'

Prolonged drought in southern Kenya has led the giant mammals to encroach on farms to find food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JdqOfsZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum

Alaweya Reshwan died alone at home in Khartoum, trapped by the fighting that is tearing Sudan apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l0cZ8pP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Imran Khan's dramatic arrest saga... in under 90 seconds

Pakistan's former prime minister has faced months of legal troubles and attempts to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xBpZidW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn't stop the protests

Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TQlRaKh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

17-year-old Honduran migrant dies in US custody

The Honduran foreign affairs office said Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza died at a Florida facility from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m0gV8Wp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 May 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zPD8nYs via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Uneasy calm in El Paso, Texas as Title 42 deadline looms

As many as 60,000 migrants are believed to be waiting to cross into the US when Title 42 lifts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/olqKTCJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Russia denies advances by Ukrainian forces along front line

Pro-Russian sources say Ukrainian soldiers have made advances on the front line in east Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/psa08mG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

E Jean Carroll: Donald Trump appeals against $5m verdict in sex abuse trial

A jury on Tuesday found Mr Trump liable for the sexual assault and defamation of writer E Jean Carroll from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0mR81f9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss

The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kptbl7w via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Shireen Abu Aqla: Al Jazeera reporter's family still hope for justice

A year after Shireen Abu Aqla was killed by Israeli troops, her brother says they have been denied justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WzFXDuy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kambo: Australia investigates suspected frog mucus deaths

Authorities believe shamanic rituals played a role in the deaths of Natasha Lechner and Jarrad Antonovich. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PTbVWo4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Heather Armstrong: 'Queen of mommy blogging' dead at 47

Armstrong found success in the 2000s documenting the ups and downs of motherhood on her "Dooce" blog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HML0V6S via Carddesignrr Background Removal

House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances

A congressional report lists foreign payments to the president's family. The White House calls it "innuendo". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SXhU9CP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Italian mafia: Police arrest 61 suspected 'Ndrangheta in widespread raids

The sting was part of a wider operation to crack down on crimes including fraud and drug-trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JTx4AWa via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Steve Rosenberg plays 10 Eurovision hits in 2 minutes

The BBC's Russia Editor takes a brief break from the day job to indulge his passion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OqyKlJ8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Cheng Lei: 1,000 days imprisoned in China for an unknown reason

Australian journalist Cheng Lei's partner tells the BBC he hopes for an end to her "awful situation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0FLu1nd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turkey elections: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu offer stark choices for presidency

Turks are at a historic turning point, facing dramatically different visions of their country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gkw2dJx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

George Santos: Republican congressman facing charges in federal probe

New York Republican George Santos is facing multiple investigations related to a series of scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IQowz2T via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The most iconic Eurovision performances from night one

The first semi-final is over in Liverpool - here's what you might have missed in 60 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rvqZJse via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Jet pilots talk about the air war with Russia

Ukrainian and Russian pilots are fighting to control the skies. Could Western jets change the war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9eVPaot via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Deaths raise fresh fears over cow vigilantism in India

The deaths of three Muslim men within weeks brought calls for police to punish Hindu vigilantes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OSo9AYs via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Meet Melanie and Chayse: The disabled woman and her sex worker

Aged 43, Melanie decided to book an escort and experience sex for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sQ06gIN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Alberta asks for help from military to battle wildfires

A dry spring means the wildfire season in the western Canadian province is "unprecedented". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8yr5HIB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Is Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken?

The US is at the risk of actually hitting its debt limit and causing a global economic catastrophe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r3Flazv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case

Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Donald Trump of assaulting her in the mid-90s, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wN4HvXD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas

More details are emerging about the victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at an outdoor mall in Allen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wB6DM3y via Carddesignrr Background Removal

St Kitts and Nevis is not totally free under King Charles III, says PM

Prime Minister Terrance Drew tells the BBC he will ask the people about making the country a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SMUIq7D via Carddesignrr Background Removal

India Kerala: At least 21 dead as boat capsizes

The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers pull the vessel out of shallow, muddy waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zfm6Tzv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan crisis: Mediators over a barrel in mission to end fighting

The dilemma for those trying to bring peace to Sudan and why it will be so hard to end the fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mrMBNWe via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics

A slate of young, idealistic candidates hope for a sea change in this election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zseH39f via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic

He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GV5ztxu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Brownsville: Seven dead as car strikes people in Texas border town

The driver has been arrested and police say the incident appears to have been intentional. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iAbaRVJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Texas shooting: People flee as gunshots are heard at mall

A gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JOQ3AyL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v43LNVD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BVsc5PF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Silvio Berlusconi: Italy ex-PM appears by video after serious illness

The 86-year-old is still in hospital after suffering from a lung infection linked to his leukaemia. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65515431?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks

Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7dFO3XC via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethic clashes grip Indian state

At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in violence over job and opportunity quotas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yg3Xmo5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j6FE01Y via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mexico claims proof of Chinese fentanyl smuggling

President López Obrador says he wants China to help fight the deadly opioid ravaging the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AlnNtMp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Their plane went down - how this WW2 Canada crew survived

Eighty years after their plane crashed, the story of a Halifax bomber crew is finally being told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wm24XiB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Week in pictures: 29 April - 5 May 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yu6LUBN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nigeria: Kidney-plot politician Ike Ekweremadu jailed

Nigerian senator Ike Ekweremadu brought a man to the UK to provide a kidney for his daughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i9sIqut via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan fighting: Bittersweet ending for one family fleeing conflict

After a tortuous wait, Azza is heading to the UK with her children, but without her husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gRAceEQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Africa's week in pictures: 28 April-4 May 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wGsZiTc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Polarised politics are tearing Pakistan apart

Amid unprecedented crisis, Pakistan's leaders are locked in a power struggle. What will happen? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XbLg1qs via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What it's like inside Russia 14 months after Ukraine invasion

At first glance things may seem normal, but with a closer look Moscow's narrative of the war is prominent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BMRjDT9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan fighting: BBC reporter's perilous journey to leave Khartoum

Mohamed Osman had to leave his home and make the perilous overland journey to Egypt with his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cvWlLqK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine: Drone shot down over Kyiv burns through sky

The drone was Ukrainian and downed by the country's own forces after it reportedly lost control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vY8cTs6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Udinese 1-1 Napoli: Southern Italian team wins Serie A title for first time in 33 years

Napoli win their first Serie A title for 33 years as they draw with Udinese at Dacia Arena to spark jubilant celebrations back in Naples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BYh2Zcw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Four Proud Boys guilty of seditious conspiracy over US Capitol riot

The trial, beset by delays and objections, was one of the highest profile yet against Capitol rioters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T9KzvJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Vinesh Phogat: Protesting India wrestlers say police assaulted them

The athletes are demanding the arrest of their federation chief, alleging sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tqePaH6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Zelensky in The Hague as fresh blasts rock Kyiv

The Ukrainian president is in western Europe amid speculation over Wednesday's drone attack on the Kremlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l3SvOR5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Can Morocco solve Europe’s energy crisis?

Morocco plans to send renewable energy to Europe, but some want it to save it for its home market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8extfGb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Katty Kay meets the would-be queen of Italy

All eyes are on Vittoria di Savoia, the first female heir to the Italian crown in a millennium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KOxF5DV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Man dies after being put in chokehold on New York subway

Police are investigating the incident, which was captured on video by a bystander. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yErncDX via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recounts bout of profound loneliness

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tells of his struggle with isolation, likened to the danger of smoking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TjJwsKk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Suspect in Texas neighbour shooting arrested - reports

Francisco Oropesa, 38, is reportedly arrested in the town of Cut and Shoot, Texas, after a manhunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SWx3RNI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Virginia officer nearly struck by speeding teen driver

Dashcam footage shows the moment a police officer narrowly misses an out-of-control vehicle on a US highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dl0TO2w via Carddesignrr Background Removal

How a feel-good TikTok song 'If I were a fish' went viral

The singer-songwriter of the popular tune talked to the BBC about the inspiration behind the song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OdlDoAy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US senator appears topless during Zoom vote

Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XYnQF1b via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kosovo conflict: Serbia agrees to help find hundreds of missing

More than 1,600 are still missing more than 20 years after the period of ethnic violence ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wSf7pTH via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Belgian Bullet hopes to trigger snooker explosion back home

Will continental Europe's first world snooker champion inspire younger generations to take up the sport? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tbz4M9A via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Qantas appoints new CEO Vanessa Hudson as Alan Joyce steps down

Current financial chief and airline veteran Vanessa Hudson will take on the top job in November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y7wi5ah via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kenya starvation cult: 'My wife and six children followed Pastor Mackenzie'

Kenyans are trying to fathom why more than 100 people starved to death in an isolated camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R3fuSnP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Debt ceiling: Janet Yellen warns US could hit debt ceiling by 1 June

Treasury Secretary has warned of "serious harm" to the economy if it hits the debt ceiling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rKhUm9s via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Japan street piano confiscated as public 'break rules'

Authorities in a Japanese city decided too many people were displaying poor manners while playing it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sZJlved via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ron DeSantis-aligned oversight board votes to countersue Disney

This latest move is part of an escalating dispute between Disney and Florida's Republican governor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vc4l9d5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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