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Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FO0lIDb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

New Year celebrations: How the world is welcoming 2024

People around the world gather to celebrate the new year, with fireworks shows in major cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HLYNKn3 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers

The new rules will come into effect in June and are part of an effort to ease the impact of tourism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QPFX6LK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C0F4IG1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

German and Dutch authorities fear repeat of NYE firework violence

Hundreds of people have been seen buying fireworks in Germany and the Netherlands ahead of celebrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UkrZiGa via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: At least 30 killed in biggest Russian bombardment yet

Moscow takes its tactic of hitting cities and suppressing Ukraine's population to a deadly new level. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zgtK9cS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tony Chung: Student activist flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK

Tony Chung told the BBC he felt he had no control over his life, with police scrutinising his every move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bKsuoyD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso

The move is the latest sign that the former French colony is pivoting towards Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5QJq6IS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Biarritz: Michelin chef quits after alleged initiation incident

A kitchen hand was reportedly tied up naked at France's luxury Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cxyozf1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump denies bullying his way into Home Alone 2

The former US president angrily responds to comments from the film's director Chris Columbus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1IWG7No via Carddesignrr Background Removal

DR Congo elections: Fayulu's supporters clash with police in Kinshasa

Police have cracked down on an opposition protest to demand that the presidential poll be annulled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9P3ki2M via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Antony Blinken leads officials to Mexico as US seeks to stem migration

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Mexico's president as migration surges at the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tyjCwEI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'Godfather' of avocado toast chef Bill Granger dies, aged 54

He passed away in a London hospital on Christmas Day, aged 54, with his family by his side. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lbsth9G via Carddesignrr Background Removal

FBI investigate threats against Colorado judges who ruled against Donald Trump

Police say judges who ruled that Donald Trump can't run for president in Colorado are facing death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qLGvI1E via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Search resumes for Alaska woman swept under river ice

A weekend search found no trace of the woman, who entered the Eagle River near Anchorage in Alaska. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rZgaefV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns

There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WofjTum via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this'

This year's heat and drought in the Amazon intensify worries that it is approaching a tipping point. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/taSbs1D via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel Gaza war: UN says no let-up in Israeli air strikes in Gaza

A UN official speaks of "absolute carnage" after visiting a hospital with many injured in central Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mR0QXtI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found, says team

Mr Navalny's team had no contact with him for weeks and he failed to appear at several court hearings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LjFSMlE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israeli strike in Syria kills Iranian commander, Iran says

Seyyed Razi Mousavi, a key member of the Revolutionary Guards, died in an Israeli strike, Iran says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FrMZT5K via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Serbia protests: Anti-government demonstrators try to storm Belgrade City Hall

The opposition demands a re-run of last week's elections which its say were marred by fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IHNkXnS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December

The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow's influence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VmqbFwh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sri Lanka: Thousands arrested in week-long anti-drug operation

Almost 15,000 suspected criminals and addicts are detained in a week-long operation, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VmoPJzT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Months after attacks, Pakistan’s Christians still feel unsafe

In August, dozens of churches and houses were torched by a mob in the city of Jaranwala. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CXf4V1H via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The Ukrainian triplets born into war

Emilia, Melania and Olivia were born in Ukraine on the day Russian troops invaded in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5t9li1e via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Zhu Ling: Woman dies decades after unsolved China poisoning

Zhu Ling, 50, was poisoned with the highly toxic thallium in 1994 but no-one was ever convicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6yeJxoX via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Airbus Atlantic: 700 staff sick after Christmas dinner

It is unclear what was on the menu for the festive feast turned nightmare before Christmas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n2g7yEj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Rare video shows killer whale teaching its baby to hunt

An adult orca is seen singling out and subduing a dolphin so that its calf orca can practice its hunting techniques. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l9nb3c4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home - police

Police have arrested Electra Schrock for assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tn563h1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

DR Congo elections: 'I have not voted and I slept here'

Some of eligible voters in DR Congo have struggled to cast their ballots in the presidential elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OZnxbl1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Prague: Dramatic video from city shows people seen leaping from building ledge

A gunman entered Charles University killing 15 people in one of the country's worst fatal shootings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cgsfpmo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Fans can be convinced to back European Super League - organiser

A22 chief Bernd Reichart says fans and clubs can be convinced to back new plans for a breakaway European competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k3RP6lh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel Gaza: What Gaza's death toll says about the war

Women and children are majority of those killed in the war, according to Hamas-run health ministry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vkPIi6M via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Polish news anchor pulled off air as Tusk reforms take effect

Polish state TV channel TVP Info taken off air after Donald Tusk's government moved to depoliticise public media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YvrgiOk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Meta blocked access in Canada to news on Facebook and Instagram

Meta blocked news content on its platforms in Canada now that a law requires tech giants pay for it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C2o3Tmu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Serial killer's ex-wife Monique Olivier convicted for part in murders

Monique Olivier, 75, was complicit in Michael Fourniret's murders, including of a British student. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LDzFgWJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Apple halts some Watch sales in the US

The move comes after the US found it violated patent rights of a smaller firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NseWF2O via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Imran Khan: Pakistan ex-PM used artificial intelligence to campaign from jail

The ex-Pakistan PM's party uses artificial intelligence to address a "virtual rally" on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tvNCLlM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Woman kidnapped by Hamas says she was 'shown off like a trophy'

Yarden Roman-Gat was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri and brought to Gaza during Hamas's 7 October attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gW7G5nx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Footage shows inside of 'biggest ever' Gaza tunnel

The Israeli military has shown journalists what it says is the largest ever Hamas tunnel it has found in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jKWbdZI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon's trial begins

His case has drawn international uproar and is seen as a test of Hong Kong's judicial independence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sHDM1fe via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Crocodiles seen in Australia floodwaters

Record rainfall driven by a tropical cyclone has caused widespread flooding in the country’s north-east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1FM0l2v via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food

The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fxdkbu7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Killed Gaza cameraman 'would bring joy to any place'

Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman Samer Abudaqa was killed by an Israel drone while working in Khan Younis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YGBS8sU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Alex Batty: British teen found in France returns to UK

Alex Batty, who was missing for six years, has returned to the UK, Greater Manchester Police says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uYJXVPU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma leaves ANC

Jacob Zuma says it would be a betrayal to campaign for Cyril Ramaphosa and has launched a new party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o0Nuav5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

British teen Alex Batty left mother to avoid Finland move - French officials

Alex Batty was constantly on the move since going missing in 2017, French officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kSVC2LA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Melania Trump makes rare speech at citizenship ceremony

The former first lady, originally from Slovenia, described the path to US citizenship as 'arduous'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MsS8rNV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What has Hungary's Orban got against Ukraine?

The Hungarian leader says his position is pragmatic as he argues Ukraine cannot win the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qCxyMe2 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bull spotted galloping down New Jersey train tracks

Morning commuters were met with delays after the long-horned animal made an appearance on the tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r2iRYCo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher died of lung cancer

The Emmy winner was diagnosed with the disease several months ago, his publicist says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V9JlQ6e via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Skier narrowly misses bear on California slopes

The bear escaped collision-free and is said to have reunited with its mother on the other side of the trail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VWQnLRz via Carddesignrr Background Removal

EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova

A spokesperson for the President of the European Council says agreement was unanimous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yjzTblH via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Moment elephant smashes van window in search of food in Sri Lanka

The driver remains remarkably calm, as the elephant pushes past him to reach food in the back seat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VU0126m via Carddesignrr Background Removal

COP28: Three takeaways from the deal on fossil fuels

Climate reporter Esme Stallard breaks down the COP28 climate summit agreement - in less than a minute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vZhXFGV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Delta flight to Detroit diverted to remote Canadian town

Passengers on the Amsterdam to Detroit flight were stranded 24 hours in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bRNDarj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Zelensky pleads for more aid amid standoff in US Congress

Republicans remain "resolute" in demanding border policy reform in exchange for backing Ukraine aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r4UyxOo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel losing global support over Gaza bombing, Biden says

The US president issues his strongest criticism yet and refers to "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ghKmuCM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Claudine Gay: Harvard president won't lose job over Congress row

Claudine Gay faced anger after failing to say if students calling for the genocide of Jews would be disciplined. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nK2jyxS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Fossil fuel backlash puts UN climate talks in jeopardy

The summit had appeared close to calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels but made last-minute changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4f3FlaB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Google: Barbie and Shakira among most searched in 2023

Barbie and Oppenheimer were the most-searched for films in 2023, and took £30m in their opening weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c13IODB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

French left and right unite to stop migration bill

In a blow to Macron's government, opposition parties united to reject a major immigration bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/stjMT4h via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Spanish La Liga match abandoned after fan dies in stands

Granada's La Liga match with Athletic Bilbao is abandoned after a supporter dies in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8OHuZ91 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Hamas war: Ceasefire in Gaza chances shrinking, Qatar says

Benjamin Netanyahu says "the war is in full swing" and calls on Hamas fighters to surrender. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R6lMsQe via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza war: Video shows Gaza detainees allegedly 'surrendering guns' - what we know

A man in his underwear is filmed laying down weapons - but there are questions about what happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sZfbgBH via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Australian swimmers approach whale 'dangerously close' to shore

The humpback whale strayed into shallow waters, which caught the attention of swimmers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UyctEP7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Elizabeth Magill: UPenn president quits amid antisemitism row

She has faced mounting calls to resign since giving controversial Congressional testimony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4VjvWGK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EAknHY9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Images show major damage to Gaza's oldest mosque

Hamas accuses Israel of causing the damage to the medieval Omari mosque, Israel has not yet commented. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o7uOxTv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Shane MacGowan: Tribute to 'trailblazer' at Tipperary funeral

The late Pogues singer is hailed as a poet as family, fans and famous friends mourn him in Tipperary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yE7tz48 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Chinese garlic is a national security risk, says US senator

Rick Scott says Chinese garlic grown in sewage is unsafe and poses a threat to national security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QhpkRPZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Moment Texas judge grants woman's request to abortion

Kate Cox says her foetus has a lethal abnormality that poses a risk to her health and future fertility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VUvLzOs via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel war cabinet minister's son killed in Gaza fighting

Gadi Eisenkot's son Gal, 25, died after a tunnel shaft exploded in northern Gaza, Israeli media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aLeBXn3 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Gaza's food queues get longer and the hungry jump fences

As Gaza's food queues get longer, the UN says it cannot run a dependable humanitarian operation anymore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X3an4iG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

In pictures: Germany's Scholz lights first candle as Hanukkah celebrated around the world

The Festival of Lights is marked around the world amid a difficult time for Jewish communities from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1OZXuod via Carddesignrr Background Removal

BBC reporter in Gaza: People here are traumatised and exhausted

People say life in Khan Younis is "indescribable" as Israel's bombardment of the south intensifies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/le2y0Kt via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Four Russian soldiers charged with war crimes for torturing US citizen in Ukraine

The soldiers are accused of torturing a US citizen in Ukraine shortly after Russia's invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yWGbXtj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Chandrayaan-3: India Moon mission's propulsion module returns to Earth's orbit

Isro says the return of Chandrayaan-3's propulsion module is significant for future manned missions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZSBa8YE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Wakeskater plunges off Dubai skyscraper pool in 'world first'

A three-time world champion combined wakeskating and base jumping in a stunt performed in Dubai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0IktC29 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Rushdi Abualouf: 'It's so much harder to watch Gaza from the outside'

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf talks about his sorrow at leaving Gaza and how he plans to go back some day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xVgLCm8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ex-US ambassador Manuel Rocha charged over spying for Cuba

Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador to Bolivia, was allegedly a secret agent for more than 40 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rkRCpMy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Cyclone Michaung to make landfall in India on Tuesday

Thousands are evacuated as cars are swept away in southern parts of India amid a cyclonic storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/edIikyY via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast mayor scraps bid for 2026 event

The event is in doubt after the state of Victoria withdrew from hosting duties over spiralling costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/thg85GQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Beyoncé: Meet the designer who made her sparkle on tour

Hundreds of hours go into Gaurav Gupta's designs for Beyoncé, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1CQ9v3K via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza

The head of Israel's military says the IDF is fighting "strongly and thoroughly" in south Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rpG3cPs via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch moment powerful quake strikes Philippines

Videos show the violent tremors from two earthquakes in the Philippines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vX84W3E via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of war

Civilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xeq7I9j via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2t7m9MW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Putin ally Gergiev gets top theatre job at Bolshoi as well as Mariinsky

Russia's best-known conductor is appointed head of the Bolshoi as well as the Mariinsky Theatre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nVhF5Dy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ethiopia pilgrims return to Aksum for festival in Ark of Covenant city

Aksum's authorities say half a million people are there for the first time since the Tigray war ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jtq6QmF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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