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King Charles speaks of 'great sorrow and regret' over British Empire 'wrongdoings'

King Charles said felt "great sorrow" for the Empire's actions during Kenya's struggle for independence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NnCoPfc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Legal row over 2,800,000% mark-up for African mask

A French couple cry foul after receiving only €150 for a mask that later fetched €4.2m at auction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sONSek9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Gaza: Explosion at Jabalia refugee camp leaves massive crater

Gaza's health ministry blamed the blast on Israeli air strikes, but Israel's military are yet to comment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NhMx0DL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

How social media fuelled antisemitic violence in Dagestan, Russia

Before an outburst of violence, Telegram channels spread hate speech. The BBC has tracked messages inciting the public to gather at an airport where a flight from Tel Aviv was arriving. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/THQSEv2 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Whole family shot dead in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town

Russian soldiers are suspected of killing nine people, including two children, in the town of Volnovakha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nETofer via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Facebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription tier in EU

The platforms' owner Meta said its new subscription was about addressing EU concerns, rather than making money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oV4kG6z via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tank seen on key Gaza road as Israeli forces push deeper into north

Witnesses say a key road to the south was briefly cut, as video seemed to show a tank fire at a car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jp4Iaed via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bangladesh opposition chief Alamgir arrested after clashes

Violent anti-government protests took place in Dhaka prior to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s08gNQY via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Inside Al-Quds Hospital after nearby 'rocket attack', says Red Crescent

Footage shows the inside of a hospital in Gaza after what the Palestinian Red Crescent says was a nearby rocket attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OSwhn2j via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Matthew Perry's life in pictures

A look back at the Friends star's career from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MS2Exeo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Matthew Perry death: Stars remember 'brilliant' actor

The actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing in Friends, has been described as a "true gift to us all". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mBOHUZX via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'We will win, we will prevail', promises Israeli PM

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is launching "massive air strikes" as it expands its ground offensive in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JDPt7RM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel has no plan for Gaza after war ends, experts warn

Former intelligence officers tell BBC it is unclear how Hamas could be kept out after Israeli forces leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vZqN4Rb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Could an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza meet its aims?

Israeli forces are expanding ground operations in Gaza, and their ultimate goal is to dismantle Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1wLECah via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Spanish Church sexual abuse affected 200,000 children, commission finds

The country's first in-depth public inquiry into abuse linked to the Catholic Church presents its findings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YkZLmie via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 October 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4q1aLp7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Russia executing own retreating soldiers, US says

The White House says heavy losses and poor morale are leading to mutinies in some units. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pAQ4er8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Lewiston, Maine mass shooting

A US Army reservist is wanted for murder after 18 people were killed and 13 injured in Lewiston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PaZmpJE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The Gulf state at centre of delicate hostage talks

Qatar has a unique role leading sensitive negotiations but it comes with a huge risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oNCiS0B via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Gaza's hospitals treating emergency cases only as fuel runs low

Hospitals warn that life-saving equipment will soon stop working without fuel for their generators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qANXS8u via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Russia says it rehearsed 'massive' nuclear strike

The drills come as Moscow pulls out of a treaty banning physical nuclear weapons tests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6i5clgy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Conservative Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker

Louisiana's Mike Johnson won with 220 votes in his favour in the lower chamber of Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OpyMcW9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

FTX: 'King of Crypto' to testify in fraud case

Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried has decided to speak in his own defence, his legal team says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Pe2xfN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tom Emmer drops out of Speaker race before vote

The Minnesota lawmaker has dropped out of the race to become House Speaker hours after being nominated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ajoH5yr via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza war: The brutal impact on Gaza's children

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the young lives shattered by violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xN2iWaJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines jet cites breakdown

Joseph Emerson tried to shut off fuel to the jet's engine after suffering a breakdown, court documents say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QhlC09a via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'Super fog': At the scene of deadly 158-car pile-up near New Orleans

Video shows a trail of burnt-out cars and mangled metal caused by a "super fog" near New Orleans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CXbhIKf via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'Hamas said they wouldn’t shoot, then murdered my daughter’

A daughter killed and father abducted - and Hamas filmed the family's ordeal on Facebook live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gtsoM02 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines flight

An off-duty pilot is charged with attempting to shut down the engines on an Alaska Airlines flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lf0QVSM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Foxconn: Taiwan-based iPhone-maker investigated by China

Chinese state media reports some of the Taiwan-based firm's mainland operations are being investigated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VmsoHrA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mohamed Muizzu: The Maldives' new president wants India out

In an exclusive interview, Dr Mohamed Muizzu tells the BBC he wants all Indian troops removed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d9cTa3o via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pepper X: Eating world's hottest pepper was euphoric, says creator

Ed Currie describes eating peppers "all day long", and his record-breaking feat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aXVgUf8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza war: UN agencies call for Gaza ceasefire as aid arrives

A joint statement from Unicef, the World Food Programme and the WHO calls the situation "catastrophic". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O34xb8M via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Why Indonesia can’t stop crocodile attacks

The country sees the most crocodile attacks in the world - and the problem could get even worse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vlk7JrC via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Kharkiv postal building missile strike kills six

The regional governor Oleh Syniehubov says a further 14 people have been taken to hospital with injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pzD2yZN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Palestinians under attack as settler violence surges in the West Bank

Palestinian families say they have been intimidated and displaced in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d3Ce5z8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Czech village priest sorry for smashing pumpkins

The parish priest said he would have acted differently had he known they were carved by children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8JOC9jW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

BBC reports from inside destroyed Gaza neighbourhood

BBC Arabic's Adnan El-Bursh speaks to residents in a destroyed neighbourhood in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aTQOEhY via Carddesignrr Background Removal

China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says

Beijing now possesses some 500 operational nuclear warheads, a new Pentagon report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rs1yflm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel Gaza: The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says

Gaza's war could spread and the region is on the "edge of an abyss", Philippe Lazzarini tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GsPOg8h via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Julia Fox: Actress says dating Kanye West had 'red flags'

The actress says she turned a blind eye because the romance was fun, but realised it was unsustainable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/76FiLtn via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Inside an Israeli 'war room' on the volatile Lebanon border

An all-female team of Israeli soldiers monitors cameras along Israel's volatile northern frontier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lQmPjYT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Jeremy Bowen: Joe Biden's search for a Middle East solution just got harder

After the destruction of the Al-Ahli hospital, hopes for an end to the war are even fainter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IBJYbvV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Family seeks answers after Israel kidnap live-stream horror

One man is trying to piece together what happened to loved ones based on live streams made by Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZQXALci via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Britney Spears says she had abortion when dating Justin Timberlake

The pop star was in her late teens and dating Justin Timberlake at the time, according to memoir extracts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DuxXV03 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Gaza: BBC reporter and family left homeless again after Israel air strike warning

Rushdi Abu Alouf is among those struggling to find a place to live amid ongoing Israeli strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TrqEyJW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'We are not leaving' - The families who won't evacuate Gaza City

Despite a looming Israeli ground assault, many families are unwilling or unable to leave northern Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lSZmPNq via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Two dead in Brussels shooting

The victims were shot close to the centre of the city and the gunman remains at large, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9gHV3Ty via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Joseph Czuba: No bail for suspect in killing of Muslim boy in Illinois

Six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume will be laid to rest in Illinois on Monday, a day after he was fatally stabbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9wBiySD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Gaza doctor: We consume a month’s medical supplies a day

British Palestinian Surgeon, Prof Ghassan Abu-Sittah, describes the "overwhelming" numbers of wounded coming to Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FkZWnEG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

One week in Gaza: 'There are no safe places here'

Bombs, shortages, a life on the run. Bisan Owda, a filmmaker, has been documenting her days under siege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bin5Vlg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hong Kong: 11kg suspected cocaine found in motorised wheelchair

A 51-year-old man could face life in prison after the discovery by Hong Kong airport officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZY1TI0B via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'I don't eat or sleep' says husband of new mother missing after Hamas attacks

New mother Celine Ben David Nagar was on a weekend away with friends - now she's thought to be in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cn7vRBh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Skies darken during annular solar eclipse

Stargazers witness a spectacular celestial event in parts of the US, Central and South America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9aTnUCf via Carddesignrr Background Removal

BBC in Khan Younis: The scene is tragic

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf says the city is struggling to cope as refugees from northern Gaza flood in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CTZuVpL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

CCTV shows how Hamas militants broke into Be'eri kibbutz

Footage verified by the BBC shows militants hiding in a booth at the gates of the community before ambushing a car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pK7BRcb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Man pleads guilty to stealing Wizard of Oz ruby slippers

Terry Martin thought the rubies in the slippers were real gems, but they were in fact made of glass. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c7Z9g2V via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza conflict proves treacherous ground for US politicians

Turbulence caused by the fighting in the Middle East could upend the 2024 presidential race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/InulqDG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

France raises security level after school knife attack

France is put on its highest counter-terrorism alert, following the death of a teacher stabbed at a high school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zPlELTs via Carddesignrr Background Removal

New Zealand election: Disillusioned voters eye shift away from the left

Three years on from Jacinda Ardern's sweeping victory, polls indicate voters will desert Labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UGjxKPE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

New York's iconic subway voice on coming out trans

The city's voice on subways and airports, Bernie Wagenblast, talks about the challenges of her transition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0sjO6B1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Disney 100: Animation boss Jennifer Lee says strike could halt production

The director of Frozen warns strikes may hit Disney animation production by the end of this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CKpU0hj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Madonna's Celebration Tour: Greatest hits show to feature more than 40 songs

The star's musical director Stuart Price shares some of the secrets of her long-awaited world tour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zLFT9RB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Matt Gaetz got what he wanted in removing US Speaker. Now what?

The right-wing Republican helped orchestrate the downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gMGymeQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel hostage crisis is every government's worst nightmare

Israel has to decide whether to attempt a rescue of those held in Gaza - or wait to strike a deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nQKJBE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Haiti: Where aid delivery depends on talking to 300 gangs

The Red Cross describes how it delivers health care and aid in Haiti, where gangs hold sway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8yN9Fig via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Iconic Michael Jackson jacket goes up for auction

A bespoke leather jacket worn for a Pepsi commercial in 1984 could fetch £400,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hkHvgXb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Zimbabwe MPs lose seats because of fake letter

The losses pave the way for by-elections, which could hand a majority to ruling party Zanu-PF. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VAPnOFC via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Man who crashed car into China embassy shot dead in US

A police statement said the unidentified man was shot and killed after officers arrived at the scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GYHkZOS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians

New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LCKZieM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

President Joe Biden's foreign policy upended by Hamas attack

Fears of a wider conflict and a possible distraction from the war in Ukraine could influence the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7DGXe6L via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sikkim: Deadly Indian glacial lake flash flood exposes lack of warning system

After deadly flash floods in Sikkim, experts question why an early warning system was not in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I617XLm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Did Iran support plan for attack on Israel?

A report in the Wall Street Journal claims that Iran gave the go-ahead for the attack on Israel over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/REctun6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel attack: 12 Thai nationals killed, 11 kidnapped

30,000 Thai nationals work in Israel, and Thai air force planes are on standby to fly its citizens home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kto768h via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kiptum shatters marathon record and moves within reach of two-hour mark

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6rCK4Jv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Five female MCs who changed hip-hop? Eve makes her choice

The history of hip-hop is dominated by men but a new BBC documentary sets out to correct the record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JCrUZ1w via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Loud explosion heard in Gaza halts BBC journalist's on air report

Rushdi Abu Alouf was speaking to the BBC News Channel when a loud explosion was heard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/upjPX8O via Carddesignrr Background Removal

‘I feel hopeless': Living in a country on the brink

Two years into an economic crisis and unable to hold their leaders to account, young Lao see no hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GIuh1Ln via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bavaria election results: Scholz coalition dealt a blow

Conservative and right-wing gains in Bavaria and Hesse will be felt across Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5pmEXSz via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Joe Biden sends military aid to Israel after Hamas attack

The US president says he condemns the "unprecedented and appalling assault" by Hamas militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/srl3FHM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rXc2bwh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bZRxgaW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jt7dxUK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YPJ2eKC via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Week in pictures: 30 September - 6 October 2023

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

World breaches key 1.5C warming mark for record number of days

The BBC finds that there have been a record number of days in 2023 that breached the 1.5C temperature limit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iLVlRg1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Over 115 bodies ‘improperly’ stored at 'green' Colorado funeral home

The FBI is helping with an inquiry at the "green" funeral home in Colorado where the remains were found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KSAG6kE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Can India cricketers win World Cup for a billion fans?

They are playing at home which could be an advantage but also a pressure point, writes Suresh Menon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7qfYu4D via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Talks after US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone in Syria

Ankara vows to continue targeting Kurdish groups but the US calls for more coordination between the Nato allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ve1Zobk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

World Gymnastics Championships: Simone Biles makes history with women's all-around gold

American Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in history after winning her second gold medal at the World Gymnastics Championships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gDcBPpN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Retired US Army sergeant arrested for alleges attempts to spy for China

Joseph Schmidt allegedly searched for information on online spy forums and how spies are recruited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wOhJyvl via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Rapper Drake taking break from music to focus on health

"I need to focus on my health first," the rapper said, adding that he suffers from stomach issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yNwnz9c via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Africa's week in pictures: 29 September-5 October 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ba3xut via Carddesignrr Background Removal

New York City rat takes road trip to wedding

A Brooklyn resident accidentally took a special plus one to a wedding venue three hours away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ua4EiJg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Canada Nazi row: Governor General apologises for honour given to man who fought in Waffen SS unit

The governor general's office says it regrets awarding Peter Savaryn the Order of Canada in 1987. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dw3YcNh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Fire breaks out at Ryder Cup venue in Rome

Video from the Italian fire brigade shows smoke at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9nITkpu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

New York subway gunman sentenced to life in prison

Smoke bombs were set off in a crowded carriage before 10 people were shot in the 2022 attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ohcOCx9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Police rescue man handcuffed by fake officer

The man claiming to be a Homeland Security officer had a handgun, badge and car with blue lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ZTvmoJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bears, birds and kangaroos: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

A selection of finalists in this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bVe9sxD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

How China is fighting in the grey zone against Taiwan

China is flexing its military muscles short of a full-blown war - and that is part of the strategy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hTpHJPd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Voice referendum: Indigenous rights vote is a reckoning for Australia

A historic vote on whether to elevate First Nations voices is forcing Australia to examine its past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y6vhKCo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto fraud trial opens in NY

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nAUzCqJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kevin McCarthy's replacement will inherit a poisoned chalice too

The House is a broken institution - Kevin McCarthy looked almost relieved when the axe finally fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RSo4djG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Donald Trump: Judge issues gag order on former president in NY fraud case

The ex-president attacked the judge's clerk in a social media post which was removed after the order. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U0NpOIH via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ros Atkins on... Why Hunter Biden is in trouble

The BBC's analysis editor examines the first ever criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qJBQwYb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

At least 20 dead as Venice bus plunges from bridge

The bus crashed off an overpass in the Mestre district on the mainland, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3NB8Vwc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

France: Bedbugs crawl across train seat and in sofa

Infestations of bedbugs have been found in homes and on public transport in cities across France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nDNJAGL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Deserted Nagorno-Karabakh reveals aftermath of lightning-fast Armenian defeat

Half-eaten food at abandoned positions reveal how fast Karabakh Armenians lost control to Azerbaijan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gXZiS9n via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Spain's Sánchez pins hopes of becoming PM on Catalan amnesty

King Felipe VI has asked caretaker Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to try to form a government, after his conservative rival was unable to. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DfRhbUA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Social media giants eye monthly charge to avoid ads

The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid of ads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32vq9fP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

North Dakota state senator and his family die in plane crash

North Dakota state senator Doug Larsen's plane crashed soon after taking off in Utah, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yMSeqv7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Fact-checking Trump's claims about New York fraud trial

Outside court, Mr Trump raged against the prosecutor and judge. We took a closer look at what he said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RhmW1e via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?

The UN approves the offer to send 1,000 police officers but many question their suitability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bIljMFm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Saudi football side refuse to play in Iran due to statue

Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League match with Iran's Sepahan is called off after the Saudi team refused to leave their dressing room. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wzCNtg8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Double rainbow and lightning strikes caught on camera

Stunning cell phone video captured a meteorological phenomenon: lightning beside a double rainbow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pFIQ12U via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mexico church: Many trapped after Tamaulipas roof collapse

The roof fell in during a baptism at an afternoon mass, local media reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z9BMK1S via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Gabon's predators on the pitch: Inside a paedophile football scandal

BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EvNSOHp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Migrants trying to reach the UK cross the Alps on foot

More than 130,000 migrants have entered Italy this year. Many try to head further into Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WnphIb9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Why government shutdowns seem to only happen in US

Government shutdowns have become a frequent - and protracted - uniquely American problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HVgY31 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Las Vegas Sphere: Look inside the new venue for the first time

Rock band U2 headline the new ball-shaped venue as it finally opens its doors to the public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u0TnSPI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ten Cuban migrants hiding in truck die in Mexico accident

At least 17 others are injured after the vehicle flipped over on a motorway in Chiapas state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iL86nRG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Senegal's navy intercepts boats carrying 600 would-be migrants

They were attempting the treacherous crossing to Spain's Canary Islands - a gateway to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pzkmrIS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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