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Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg apologises to families in fiery US Senate hearing

Bosses from five of the largest social media firms were grilled about how they are protecting children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hpiEQow via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pakistan: Who is Bushra Bibi, the mystical wife of Imran Khan?

Bushra Bibi, who married Khan in 2018, is given a 14 year prison sentence for corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nTu0fFU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

DeSantis wins as judge dismisses Disney's lawsuit against him

Disney had claimed the governor orchestrated a campaign of "government retaliation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lz7tjmA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

eBay to pay $59m over illegal pill press sales

The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing counterfeit pills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p4XtC9R via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mysterious shipwreck washes up on Canadian coast

A ghostly shipwreck has appeared on the sandy beach of Cape Ray in Newfoundland, Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tCwfsrx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Record-breaking Suits and Bluey named most-streamed shows of 2023 in US

The legal drama, starring the future Duchess of Sussex, enjoyed a huge surge in popularity last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eb8UIYJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Justice department investigating Democrat Cori Bush's spending on security

The justice department is looking into allegations Representative Cori Bush misused campaign funds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ig0clfn via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Woman arrested with 130 poisonous frogs in her luggage

The Brazilian woman was arrested at the international airport in the Colombian capital, Bogotá. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HoSBvtJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Avantika: Playing Mean Girls' Karen helps break stereotypes

South Asian actress Avantika Vandanapu, 19, takes on the role originally played by Amanda Seyfried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oI6SdTM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Haji Malang: The Sufi shrine caught up in a religious row in Mumbai

Both Hindus and Muslims visit the Haji Malang shrine in Mumbai - but a controversy has shaken some devotees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VIYo8qk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Military-led West African states leave regional bloc

The three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IdAfx29 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Xavi: Barcelona manager to leave at end of season

Barcelona manager Xavi says he will step down at the end of the season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P9bCVLg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Burkina Faso thanks Russia for 'priceless gift' of wheat

It is the latest overture from an isolated European power seeking to deepen ties with West Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1h4jDQU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Icon of the Seas: World's largest cruise ship to set sail from Miami

The 20-deck Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RpVBvLM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

ICJ orders Israel to take all measures to prevent genocidal acts

The UN's top court's ruling stopped short of ordering Israel to immediately halt its operations in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rVJx3BO via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nelson Chamisa: Zimbabwe opposition CCC leader quits 'contaminated' party

Nelson Chamisa, who came second in elections last year, says his party has been "hijacked". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sSyVTxW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Boris Nadezhdin: Putin's would-be opponent vows to end Ukraine war

Boris Nadezhdin has gathered tens of thousands of signatures in his bid to stand for Russia's presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yNQmMaG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'Putin has made mistakes' - Kremlin challenger

Boris Nadezhdin says he has more than 100,000 signatures to register for Russia's presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rqE9KYP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Six dead after plane carrying Rio Tinto workers to diamond mine crashes in Canada

Officials say the aircraft was carrying workers to a Rio Tinto diamond mine in the Northwest Territories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7jRdvsL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Khan Younis: Israel says forces have encircled Gaza's second city

Fighting is reported around hospitals in the city, where Israel believes Hamas leaders are hiding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aZbpnrA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Man held for murder over South Africa building fire

The man told a public inquiry he started a Johannesburg building fire that killed 77 people last August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9vxSUcD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Police probe alleged foul-smelling substance attack on Gaza march

Students at Columbia University say they were doused with a foul-smelling substance, akin to sewage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zTe3t0b via Carddesignrr Background Removal

MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Eoi1Zby via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Dying thief stole Wizard of Oz ruby slippers as 'one last score'

Terry Martin was convinced by an ex-mob associate to steal the shoes as "one last score". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UZQDPRe via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ron DeSantis suspends campaign for president

The Florida governor dropped out of the 2024 presidential race whilst endorsing Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zlWmbHs via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ron DeSantis suspends campaign for president

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis suspends his campaign for US president, saying there is no "clear path to victory" from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ur9HNG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nearly 90 dead after fierce winter storms strike US

At least 25 weather-related deaths have been reported in Tennessee, with another 16 in Oregon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rWsg67e via Carddesignrr Background Removal

New Hampshire primary: Attacks fly as Donald Trump grows lead

Haley has avoided attacking Trump in past, but she has gone on the offensive ahead of the primary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x3cXtEp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza: Netanyahu defies pressure over Palestinian state

The Israeli prime minister's comments come amid pressure on his government to accept Palestinian statehood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9kI2Tia via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US personnel injured in missile attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq

Missiles and rockets were fired at the airbase by an Iranian-backed militia, the US military says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Ew08Uh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch 'vehemently denies' sex trafficking allegations

Mike Jeffries claims the allegations fall outside statute of limitations, and are "meritless". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MGFCDeR via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Russia: Cat thrown off train into snow found dead

Russia's state rail company apologises after its conductor dumped the feline in freezing temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R1VgwmT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trudeau balancing act on Israel-Gaza annoys both sides of debate

Canada's prime minister has been criticised for failing to define his country's stance on the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WRavQOd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Japan lands on Moon but glitch threatens mission

It becomes only the fifth country to soft-land on the Moon but power supply problems may hinder its mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D0YEICo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Théo Luhaka: French police officers given suspended sentences for brutal assault

Théo Luhaka suffered severe injuries from a police baton in a case which triggered days of protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IR7gqEx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Eisenkot: Key Israeli war leader challenges Netanyahu over Gaza strategy

Gadi Eisenkot condemns the prime minister, who insists Israel's offensive will go on until "complete victory". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JFdSUrt via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Georgia: Stalin Icon removed from Tbilisi church

The icon showed the Soviet dictator being blessed by a saint, but the Church says it has to be changed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ngc5LVm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pakistan launches retaliatory strikes into Iran, killing nine people

Nine people are reported to have been killed in the strikes, which come after Iran hit targets in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/idROV9f via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pope Francis says sexual pleasure is 'a gift from God'

Pope Francis's sermon on lust followed criticism of an old book on sexuality by his head of doctrine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gJtiZxv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Italian influencers to be bound by tighter rules

Social media creators will face hefty fines if they fail to abide by strict rules on commercial interests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7wduAaK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ernest Bai Koroma: Former president can leave Sierra Leone amid Nigeria exile rumours

Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason after being linked to a failed coup last November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ag2anrP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Palestinian envoy Husam Zomlot says UK guilty of hypocrisy

Husam Zomlot says the UK's policies towards Israel have caused it "reputational damage". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KErNnbG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Two British brothers banned from Switzerland for museum heist

The Metropolitan Police issue mugshots of the Ahearne brothers following their sentencing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aYAlh70 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turkey fines Somali president's son after courier's death in crash

Critics question whether the $900 fine following a fatal traffic incident meant justice had been done. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WXf8k6n via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to additional prison term

Narges Mohammadi is serving multiple sentences and has been in jail almost continuously since 2010. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fa9MYV8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kenyan Airbnb murder: How femicide exposed toxic online misogyny

A young woman was dismembered and stuffed in a plastic bag - the internet blames her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/URwoCWS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Italian culture minister probed over stolen painting

Vittorio Sgarbi is accused of possessing and exhibiting a 17th Century painting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TclX5Su via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Iceland volcano eruption spills lava into town setting houses on fire

The entire population of Grindavik has been evacuated as an expert warns of a "worst-case scenario" unfolding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IWjuNAL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Rare white penguin filmed in Chilean Antarctica

A penguin with leucism from the Gentoo species has been filmed in the icy climate in early January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hNKzgEa via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hezbollah missile attack kills Israeli woman and son

A woman in her seventies and her son have been killed by an anti-tank missile attack on northern Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nk3Q6zC via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Frederik X kisses wife as he becomes King of Denmark

The new monarch blinks back tears as he greets the cheering crowds outside Christiansborg Castle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qUXcb5x via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin remains in hospital - Pentagon

Lloyd Austin is in "good condition" and has resumed some of his duties, the Pentagon says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VUJShXD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Boris Akunin: Russia designates author ‘foreign agent’

The Kremlin labels the bestselling author, Boris Akunin, a foreign agent over his stance on Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H9j2PGC via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel strikes southern Gaza city swollen with displaced people

Ten people in a Rafah house sheltering displaced people were killed, the Hamas-run health ministry says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MQahzuW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Medicine to be delivered to Gaza hostages under new agreement, says Israeli PM

Qatar has helped agree a deal between Israel and Hamas after families of hostages raised concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/utkJGF7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate halved in 2023

Preliminary data shows more than 5,000 sq km were cleared, still over six times the size of New York City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EZk90X7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Georgian Orthodox Church calls for Stalin icon to be changed

The icon shows the Soviet dictator being blessed by a saint. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fY4XREv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Huge ancient city found in the Amazon

The city was built 2,500 years ago but may have been abandoned after a volcanic eruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D2crGpx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

eBay pays $3m fine in blogger harassment case

Executives sent live spiders and cockroaches to a US couple who criticised the firm, court papers show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0UiVpxH via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'This is my home’ – a 13-year-old vlogger's life in Gaza

Nadine Abdul Latif moved home three times since the war began, and an Israeli air strike killed her brother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/beo1a6C via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Eurovision: Finnish artists want Israel barred from contest over Gaza war

More than 1,400 music professionals demand action from public broadcaster Yle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tHoxyM1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Swedish £6,000 dine and dash investigation reopened

A group of 35 people allegedly left a Malmö restaurant without paying on Christmas Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wfqd57C via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Alexei Navalny jokes in first appearance from new prison

Jailed Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny made his first public appearance in a video call, since being moved to an Arctic penal colony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eCQvoR6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Streets empty as Ecuador reels from violence

President Daniel Noboa declares a war on armed gangs after days of violence across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T50t2Oj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nigeria ivory: Elephant tusks worth $11m destroyed

Nigeria has become a hub for illegal ivory sales, with tusks smuggled in from all over the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dvwu8rL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump hearing: Judges sceptical as ex-president presents immunity defence

The justice department called the ex-president's claim of total immunity from prosecution "frightening". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bn25deg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US Moon mission has no chance of soft lunar landing

US company Astrobotic had hoped to land its Peregrine spacecraft on the Moon next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C95rH84 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Global economy set for weakest growth since pandemic, warns World Bank

Concerns over interest rates and Middle East mean the World Bank expects growth of just 2.4% in 2024. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HGgTPUB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Suspected Israeli strike in Lebanon kills senior Hezbollah commander

Hezbollah confirmed the death of Wissam Tawil, marking a further escalation of tensions with Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w9hSBuZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Anders Breivik: Mass murderer sues Norway over prison isolation

Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in 2011, argues his prison conditions breach his human rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z4PFjQ6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

French PM Élisabeth Borne resigns ahead of expected reshuffle

Élisabeth Borne's departure comes amid reports Emmanuel Macron is set to shake up his government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FfjAeX via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Andrew Tate wins legal challenge over seized assets

The influencer and his brother are attempting to reclaim items including luxury cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d4cqSYJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Palestinians must be able to stay in Gaza - Blinken

The US secretary of state criticises Israeli ministers calling for the resettlement of Gazans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gQObHX8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins fourth term in controversial vote

Ms Hasina secures her fourth straight term after the main opposition boycotts the election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DTr1dYj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to stay grounded as inspections continue

The US aviation regulator says 171 Boeing planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied they are safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FlR56rz via Carddesignrr Background Removal

EU Council President Charles Michel to step down early

Charles Michel's decision to step down means EU leaders will need to find a replacement quickly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DfzIYwb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Japan earthquake: Woman in 90s found alive under rubble five days later

More than 120 people have been confirmed dead since Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xue1UHr via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza war: The huge challenges facing Israel's 'day after' plan

Paul Adams examines the Gaza proposal - which is little more than a series of bullet points. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uawDfEQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Climate change: Former oil executive Mukhtar Babayev to lead COP29 talks in Azerbaijan

For the second year in a row, a man with vast experience of the oil industry will head COP negotiations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GFRLN2p via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bangladesh elections: My husband died in jail weeks before vote

The widow of an opposition worker says she believes her husband was tortured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EeML8Dx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Dog enjoys priciest meal of his life - $4,000 cash

Typically a well behaved dog, this seven-year-old chowed down on an envelope of his owners' money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CcI7f5y via Carddesignrr Background Removal

IS claims responsibility for deadly Iran bombings that killed 84

The Islamic State group says it carried out Wednesday's attack in southern Iran that killed 84 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sjKL4nF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge gets suicide net after 87 years

Families who lost loved ones at the San Francisco bridge have called for a solution for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6R1wz0W via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Saleh al-Arouri: Hamas leader's death 'won't go unpunished', says Hezbollah chief

The head of Lebanon's largest military force says the death of Saleh al-Arouri will be avenged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1dWXKRg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Francoise Bornet: Woman in Robert Doisneau’s Paris kiss photo dies aged 93

Francoise Bornet was part of a young couple who were seen embracing on the street in 1950. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dyf1Ig5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Suspects held over alleged Argentina parcel plot

Three men from Lebanon and Syria were detained in Buenos Aires, where a Jewish sporting event is under way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pQTR6Ob via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Japan Airlines: How the passenger plane burst into flames

A professor in investigating accidents tells the BBC what might have caused the plane to burst into flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6owNIWp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turkey detains 34 on suspicion of spying for Israel

Investigators allege the suspects were planning abductions on behalf of Israeli intelligence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aVIEmZ8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Lee Jae-myung: South Korea opposition leader stabbed in Busan.

Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in his neck at a news conference during a visit to Busan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/neuEczh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Robert Pether: Australian jailed in Iraq reaches 1,000-day milestone

Robert Pether has been detained for 1,000 days, in what his family call a "hostage" situation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aUCI8L4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ethiopia signs agreement with Somaliland paving way to sea access

The prime minister of the landlocked country has said that sea access was an existential question. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PYF9qAc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel Supreme Court strikes down judicial reforms

The controversial plans triggered nationwide protests last year against Benjamin Netanyahu's government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ibmu9KN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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