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Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

The US president made fun of his and Donald Trump's age at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qkCsvnm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

North Carolina police officers remembered as heroes

They were killed when a suspect with an automatic AR-15 "fired several rounds in a matter of seconds". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lu0EM8i via Carddesignrr Background Removal

More than 100 arrested in Spain over WhatsApp scam

A gang of scammers stole almost a million euros pretending to be relatives in distress, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ugr3O6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

How Gaza campus protests spread across the US

What started a week ago at Columbia University has led to hundreds of arrests at multiple college campuses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i92Lxf4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/frXhs3E via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal

A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p0h4cgf via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes". from BBC News https://ift.tt/JPuBHCG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'Invisible in our own country': Being Muslim in Modi's India

Since Narendra Modi's BJP took power in 2014, India's 200 million Muslims have faced turmoil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qpnK3GN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O2NYCdp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ysNcUt6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Possible Trump VP pick defends killing her dog

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recalls shooting a dog and a goat in a soon-to-be released memoir. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k5lj0zR via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US teacher accused of racist deepfake of principal

The Baltimore-area principal was placed on leave and received death threats over the hoax clip. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E1dSnWu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ellen DeGeneres: I got kicked out of showbusiness

DeGeneres returns to the spotlight with a new stand-up show - two years after her talk show ended. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LoIfiJQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots

The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DblmO9U via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Arsenic-laced books removed from French library

The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZRqlJvn via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

It was the chamber's third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban. Now the senate must vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mfv3x8F via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Top Russian defence official accused of taking bribes

Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov is remanded in custody in a rare case against a high-ranking official. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6sEiuTK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Spain's PM halts public duties as wife faces inquiry

Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mIhMYN2 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Girl, 7, among five dead on Channel migrant boat

French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jZTBQd7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

NYC campus extends remote classes amid Gaza protests

The hybrid learning comes amid reports of antisemitic harassment around Columbia University. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LwHYEKm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ts6cIAl via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario

Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MOC4zuF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WPftxng via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?

The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7rk4TgE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Netanyahu to fight any sanctions on Israeli army

Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LT3425a via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'My hell in Myanmar cyber slavery camp'

Ravi was held in a labour camp run by Chinese-speaking gangsters, forced to run romance scams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ugEKNi6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US Speaker may pay political price for Ukraine deal

Republican Mike Johnson can savour a hard-fought victory, but hard-line colleagues are plotting to oust him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kLxIpNA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch US House pass critical Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Kyiv faces a weapons shortage in its fight against Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SeMktpy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US House approves critical $61bn Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Ukrainian troops face a weapons shortage in the war against Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7X5bwKk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MCUJs6K via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine

Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FshKxAy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response

Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike, writes James Landale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YcMO2oU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran

Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cv68FWZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Full 12-person jury seated in Trump criminal case

The trial, the first ever in which an ex-US president is the defendant, may see opening arguments in Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PS9NX0n via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Iran morality police arrest dead protester's sister, family says

Aida Shakarami was detained for allegedly violating the compulsory hijab laws, her mother says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JM3rwSx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Arrest over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky

Prosecutors say the man was tasked with getting information on an airport used by Ukraine's leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZxlEX2M via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FxMpBur via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine aid vote expected in Congress this weekend

Three national security bills that include aid for Ukraine and Israel are headed to the House floor from BBC News https://ift.tt/E4ya8Tj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'We're living on duty free' say tourists stranded in Dubai

A couple with a six-month-old say they've run out of baby food and nappies as flood chaos continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EvDcn9R via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Prehistoric sea reptile 'twice as long as bus'

Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea creatures ever. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ge3Rs9m via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u7oX9pk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Deadly settler attacks on Palestinians follow Israeli boy's killing

Palestinians and the UN demand that Israeli forces stop a rampage across the occupied West Bank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jVC5wIE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Copenhagen stock exchange engulfed by huge fire

One of the Danish capital's most historic buildings has been engulfed in a raging fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/92JkuDr via Carddesignrr Background Removal

BBC Verify examines video from Iran's attack on Israel

Footage shows projectiles being intercepted after Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wpjBFaR via Carddesignrr Background Removal

BBC Verify examines video from Iran's attack on Israel

Footage shows projectiles being intercepted after Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wpjBFaR via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bowen: As Israel debates Iran attack response, can US and allies stop slide into all-out war?

World leaders are scrambling to prevent the Middle East entering a damaging wider conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rWhMw6y via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US tells Israel to 'think carefully' on Iran response

US officials have said they have ruled out participating in any Israeli response to Iran's attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VYBLsEv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Iran launches drones at Israel in retaliatory attack

IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari has said the drones could take several hours to arrive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ygeE8wM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel says defences are 'ready' as Iran attacks

It comes as Iran launches a wave of drones at Israel, after threatening Israel with a reprisal attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lHRF7C2 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Moment man rescued from Turkey cable car

A military helicopter hoists the stranded passenger to safety in a rescue basket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uJSvmWL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Video said to show Iranian troops boarding MSC Aries

Two people can be seen in the footage rappelling onto vessel in the Straight of Hormuz from BBC News https://ift.tt/Td6ce5N via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Democratic donors paid $1.7m in Biden legal fees

Mr Biden has criticised Donald Trump, his election challenger, for using donor funds to pay legal fees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iZTD9V5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon

The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NMcLAm0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z3H8ikf via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies

The designer, famed for his animal prints on leather and textiles, died at home in Florence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/47wojgm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US to end 'gun show loophole' of unlicensed sales

White House says it will require all gun show and internet dealers to conduct background checks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CclkdaE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Taylor Swift's music returns to TikTok

The artist's songs were removed from the platform in January after a dispute over licensing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aIPOjXT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'We are not fine': War casts shadow over Eid in Gaza

Palestinians say they cannot celebrate the Muslim festival due to the widespread pain and sadness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zsiJ63u via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Can US pressure deliver Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza?

Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar remain far apart on key issues after six months of war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MUna6vz via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Time-lapses show eclipse sweeping over North America

Darkness descended on Monday as a total solar eclipse moved across cities and towns, turning day into night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oMQmUWu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Parents of Michigan school gunman sentenced to prison

The parents of Ethan Crumbley, a Michigan school shooter, were sentenced to at least 10 years in prison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iz4YWud via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch stunning first images of total eclipse in North America

Watch stunning first images of total solar eclipse in North America from BBC News https://ift.tt/sJV7NFB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US Binance official denies Nigeria money laundering

Tigran Gambaryan's wife says she is "beyond heartbroken" at his transfer to a prison in Nigeria's capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vIj1UDo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Greta Thunberg arrested at Dutch climate protest

The activist was placed on a bus with fellow detainees and driven away from a protest at The Hague. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C1dV4cv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Moment Russ Cook finishes length of Africa run

Russ Cook, nicknamed "Hardest Geezer", has finished his challenge of running the length of Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/go85mvE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Six months on, how close is Israel to eliminating Hamas?

BBC Verify assesses the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of destroying Hamas during its military operation in the Gaza Strip. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UoQqiuw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Thousands of Israelis rally to demand hostage deal

The massive protests come after the IDF recovered the body of an abducted Israeli. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YTS9j3x via Carddesignrr Background Removal

NBA legend James' son Bronny to enter 2024 draft

Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron, is to enter the 2024 NBA draft. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b4r30DL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Thousands evacuated after Russian dam breached

Local emergency services are working to stem flooding in Orsk, about 1,800km east of Moscow, from BBC News https://ift.tt/25lJR0g via Carddesignrr Background Removal

IDF officers sacked over fatal aid worker attack

A report finds officers wrongly thought Hamas gunmen were in the World Central Kitchen cars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mxeYngT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Man sentenced to 30 years for aiding France attacker

Audrey Mondjehi was convicted of obtaining a gun used in a 2018 attack on a Strasbourg Christmas market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gPO6mlh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Boeing pays Alaska Air more than $160m after blowout

The sum to the airline for losses since January reflects the ongoing fallout to Boeing from the crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dPDcfln via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Thieves steal $30m in one of LA's biggest heists

There are few clues on who carried out the burglary in the San Fernando Valley - or even how. from BBC News https://ift.tt/75MS3t9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Moment maternity staff rush to keep babies safe during quake

Video shows nurse and her colleagues scrambling to hold on to baby cots, as the building they're in begins to shake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L07PFgU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump sues Truth Social partners for 'mismanagement'

Donald Trump is seeking that the two ex-Apprentice contestants lose shares in the now public company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o8ab3eB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Rebel Wilson book delayed in UK and Australia

The actress's autobiography was due out in Australia on Wednesday and the UK on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2cuqtDy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What do we know about the aid convoy strike?

BBC Verify sets out what we know about the strike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gn6h3lK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Large hail seen in Texas after storms hit central US

The storm system has hit several states with tornadoes, heavy rain and severe flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lfknTMe via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Netflix's 3 Body Problem, a billionaire and a 'despicable' murder

Xu Yao, who worked on the Netflix adaptation, poisoned his colleague Lin Qi over a business dispute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZoQOwP1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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