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The Iranians celebrating Easter in secret

Iranians who have converted to Christianity from Islam can only practise their faith in secret. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E3OHpsW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Is my family still alive? An agonising wait for news in Haiti

Haiti has endured crisis after crisis. Now the UN says the Caribbean nation is close to collapse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VpkLTzH via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Barrage of Russian attacks aims to cut Ukraine's lights

Russia has launched a wave of additional strikes across the country targeting the energy supply. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WiHroXO via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turkey's opposition leads in vote to run main cities

President Erdogan is battling to win back Istanbul and Ankara, which he lost five years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3lYIv1a via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Why funeral of a TikTok star stunned Kenyans

Villagers complain that some of the fans of the late Brian Chira were not respectful at the burial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J9tynI1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Data from 73 million AT&T accounts leaked online

Current and former customers of the US telecoms firm are impacted by the breach, the company says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dZxj5mk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Police on horseback chase down suspect

Police bodycam showed the suspected shoplifter trying to run across three lanes of traffic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8sfnFKP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump posts video of truck showing hog-tied Biden

The Biden campaign condemns the video, accusing Donald Trump of "regularly inciting political violence". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qQEGfNl via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Airlines are roaring back in places you might not expect

The rebound is well under way in young, emerging economies where spending power is on the rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jAoRGca via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Strong winds jolt ski lift with skiers on board

Video shows chairlifts in Italy violently swinging, hit by winds of over 100km/h (62mph). from BBC News https://ift.tt/8IB3bWu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr dies aged 87

He was the first black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kMFpOz4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What we know about the accusations against Diddy

The rap mogul's homes were raided by federal authorities amid a flurry of lawsuits alleging abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RuABe6H via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Haiti's children caught in gang violence 'cataclysm'

A UN report says criminals are recruiting and abusing young people as violence soars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gxBIbrw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Climate change could affect timekeeping, study says

Melting ice is slowing the Earth's rotation, affecting how time is calculated, a new study says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X5GFtbr via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What contributed to the Baltimore Bridge collapse?

"Dirty" fuel and a bridge designed for ships from another era may have factored into the collapse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LRNIqHF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Prosecutors seek jail for Luis Rubiales over kiss

Spain's ex-football boss could go to prison because of a non-consensual kiss at the Women's World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SL12b0C via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Disney and DeSantis allies end legal dispute

The two sides have been fighting over who gets control of Disney's Florida theme park resort. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EFdh3yr via Carddesignrr Background Removal

19th Century law fires up anti-abortion push

A federal abortion ban won’t pass Congress. But activists hope a 19th Century law could be enforced to halt the procedure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1SbTIo6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel claims UN ceasefire resolution has damaged negotiations with Hamas

Bombing and gun battles are reported across Gaza after the first Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire passes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rUNcz1T via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US Supreme Court appears sceptical of abortion pill case

Both conservative and liberal justices seemed dubious about limiting access to a drug used by million of women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AR3uSwG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Former prime minister concedes to Senegal opposition

Ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba calls Bassirou Diomaye Faye to congratulate him on his victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DzOgQRj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine says it hit Russian landing ships in Crimea

A large number of missiles targeted Kyiv early on Sunday as Russia stepped up attacks against Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JDE9Z0l via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nigerian pupils taken in mass abduction freed

Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-western Nigeria seizing children as young as eight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TIDLd1K via Carddesignrr Background Removal

First J-Pop, then K-Pop - could I-Pop be next?

Ri, Zo, Sim, and Suchi are members of India's first mainstream girl group in over 20 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cmyoqht via Carddesignrr Background Removal

BBC Verify examines how the Moscow attack unfolded

More than a hundred people were killed in a packed concert venue in Moscow after gunmen opened fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V8FB1Pj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Gunmen arrested after Moscow concert attack - Putin

At least 133 people were killed when the attackers opened fire at a venue packed with people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/soRmrUF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump poised for billions as stock market deal passes

Trump's social media firm has been acquired - a deal that could produce a windfall as he fights legal penalties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Z1ALxS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Shootings and a fire reported at Moscow concert hall

Deaths and injuries reported after gun attack at concert hall near Moscow, Russian media say from BBC News https://ift.tt/0QLG3bK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'I go to bed with an empty stomach' - Haiti hunger spreads

Sarah Molin, 20, was a computer science student but now lives in a makeshift camp, reports Will Grant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hn92yde via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Toddler in tuxedo dominates Queen's bakery visit

The bakery owner's son stole the Queen's limelight when visiting Belfast on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3yn7GXH via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Eight dead as tanker capsizes off Japan coast

The ship was reportedly at anchor because of stormy weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7oHeMLq via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Italy PM Meloni seeks damages over deepfake porn

Giorgia Meloni is suing two men after digitally altered videos featuring her face appeared online in 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m1EwjgG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Police raid South Africa parliament speaker's home

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been accused of corruption while defence minister, which she denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ijb639 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Former Trump aide Peter Navarro starts prison term

Peter Navarro is the first Trump White House official jailed for contempt of congress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d6qnvVa via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ex-officer jailed for 20 years for torture of black men

Hunter Elward is the first of six Mississippi officers to be sentenced after two men were tortured in their home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jnSRmsI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Chumbawamba tell NZ politician to stop using hit

The band wants Winston Peters, of the New Zealand First party, not to play Tubthumping at rallies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BhNFQwx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Cara Delevingne's LA mansion gutted by fire

The model and actress was not at home at the time, but two other people were injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xbdeR2D via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trabzonspor fans attack Fenerbahce players after loss

Trabzonspor fans ran on to the field and attacked Fenerbahce players after Sunday's Super Lig match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MQ0clpd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Putin thanks Russia after predictable win

President Vladimir Putin thanks Russians for putting their trust in him as he celebrates his election win. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vrxaVoO via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bear bounds past cars in latest Slovakia attack

A 49-year-old woman and 72-year-old man are hospitalised during the attack in Liptovský Mikuláš. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2jPUzCy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

New India election to be held in seven stages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a rare third term in the vote beginning in April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wx8SgY2 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Siege after US gunman kills three in Pennsylvania

Police are at the scene in New Jersey after a suspect shot dead three people in nearby Falls Township. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OTGYb2p via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Major fire destroys prestigious Egypt film set

Flames spread throughout the Al-Ahram Studio in Giza with three surrounding buildings evacuated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jnYCzos via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Cara Delevingne's LA home destroyed by fire

The British model and actress thought her two cats had died in the blaze - but from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ftAymr via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Aid reaches shore in Gaza after first sea delivery

The first crates of food are on dry ground, but how it will be distributed in Gaza remains unclear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lMfQ6j8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hungary's Orban vows surge to right in US and Europe

Hungary's PM fires a new salvo in a war of words with the US Biden administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fnY8cgS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Top Democrat Schumer calls for new Israel election

Chuck Schumer sharply criticises PM Benjamin Netanyahum accusing him of prioritising his "political survival". from BBC News https://ift.tt/rRPFMtL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Major internet outages reported across Africa

Outages have been reported in South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana and Burkina Faso. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2DEyfHB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hundreds rescued from Philippines love scam centre

Young and tech-savvy victims are trapped and then forced into running illegal operations online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jiAQCZP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Inside the US plan to get food into Gaza by sea

Building a floating dock poses logistical and security challenges - how might it actually work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/LC70Rip via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Dutch anti-Islam populist Wilders abandons PM bid

His party won a dramatic victory in the 2023 elections - but marathon coalition talks have failed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ur8HDo2 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Wildlife staff wear fox mask to care for rescued kit

The woman behind the mask explains why she dressed up to tend to an orphaned baby fox. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IWHqko8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ghislaine Maxwell appeals sex abuse conviction

The convicted sex offender's lawyers argue she is covered by a deal made with prosecutors in 2008. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TFrghoj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Biden to send new $300m weapons package to Ukraine

It comes as an aid bill in Congress stalls and as Ukrainian troops run out of battlefield supplies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RPbkQTc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Biden report hearing highlights sharp partisan divide

Robert Hur was questioned by members of Congress and defended his report into the president's handling of classified files. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wvO2WmX via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bird flu infects penguins at famous wildlife haven

The first avian influenza cases in the penguins of South Georgia are reported by scientists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kxRUMs4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump says a ban on TikTok would only help Facebook

After trying to ban TikTok when he was president, Mr Trump now opposes a bill that targets the app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PCSXnsQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trial of British hedge fund trader accused of £1.4bn fraud begins

Sanjay Shah is one of nine people accused of defrauding Denmark through tax evasion and avoidance schemes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sl95Ep0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Six skiers go missing in Switzerland during tour

The Swiss Alps have seen high winds for some days, and over the last 24 hours, heavy snowfalls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uyGiZK6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Protests at Holocaust museum as Israeli president visits

Riot police kept demonstrators apart as Isaac Herzog attended the opening of a Holocaust museum in Amsterdam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/alS6wGL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Indian navy rescues ship crew after Houthi attack

Three crew members have been killed in the attack off southern Yemen, US officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lI8qsLV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

IDF says it fired at 'suspects' but not Gaza convoy

It follows an investigation into the incident in which more than 100 Palestinians were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FIMDN1l via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hamas officials leave Gaza truce talks without deal

But the armed group says indirect negotiations with Israel on a six-week ceasefire are not over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1NUwjuQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Netflix hits make Adam Sandler the best-paid actor

Sandler's lucrative deal with the streamer saw him appear in and produce three films last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YaEdJGc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Syria truffle hunters killed in suspected IS attack

At least 18 were killed while looking for the valuable fungus in the desert, activists and media say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KmgcYHZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Teacher suspended after allegedly shooting student

Students in Bangladesh organised a protest calling for the teacher's suspension after the alleged incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NlYfapM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Charges dropped in Hotel California lyrics case

New evidence prompted concerns about the fairness of the trial against three men facing criminal charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HNCRJb7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Chelsea's Kerr has club's 'full support' - Hayes

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says Sam Kerr has the club's "full support" after being charged with racially aggravated harassment of a London police officer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MO7PlwI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Deadly Michigan industrial fire sent debris flying

A 19-year-old was killed by flying debris from a fire and explosions at a suburban Detroit warehouse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sbX9M35 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Children starving to death in northern Gaza - WHO

The World Health Organisation chief says 10 children have died due to lack of food in northern Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oS5uh6Z via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Top court rules states cannot bar Trump from ballots

The ruling says only Congress can bar a candidate by invoking the insurrection clause in the Constitution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SAFwsEr via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US airman pleads guilty to Pentagon documents leak

Jack Teixeira was accused of one of the highest-profile national security breaches in years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gvsEmoq via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Navalny mourners form long queue to lay flowers

Hundreds of people line up to pay their respects at the Russian opposition leader's grave in Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HL5C7uI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Haiti gangs free 4,000 inmates in mass jailbreak

Thousands of criminals escape, as the capital Port-au-Prince descends further into gang violence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ySbhR8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Swiss vote to give themselves a bigger pension

Majority votes for a '13th month' payment to address a cost of living crisis, but the government says it could not afford it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/na1Ss3f via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Russia says 38 Ukrainian drones intercepted in Crimea

Reports say a fuel depot was hit during the attack on the town of Feodosiya on the occupied peninsula. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bjG5dsS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The 'banned' Star Trek episode that promised a united Ireland

A scene discussing Ireland's "2024 unification" stopped the episode from being shown in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nKMqoAD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Massive blizzard hits western United States

The snowstorm hit California's Sierra Nevada mountains especially hard, with up to 10ft of snow expected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LAuapSD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Gazans crowdfund thousands for uncertain escape

People hoping to leave Gaza in a widening humanitarian crisis must dodge scammers and pay huge sums. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IRtTCS0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US parachutes aid into Gaza

Military planes fly over the Gaza Strip as aid is airdropped into densely populated Rafah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/psewUic via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What's at stake for Biden and Trump as both visit border

Both are talking tough on immigration - an issue that could decide the presidency, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6N1KsEQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

How more than 100 Gazans were killed at a food aid drop

BBC Verify analyses footage and Israeli statements to trace how the deadly incident unfolded on Thursday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QjZODLG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Seven hostages killed in Gaza, Hamas says

The group blamed the deaths on Israeli bombardment and said a "number" of its fighters were also killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vSQJbse via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Crowds chant anti-Putin slogans at Navalny funeral

"Russia without Putin" mourners chanted, as they defied fear of arrest to bid farewell to Alexei Navalny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n9L0S3s via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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