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Iran vows revenge after Hamas leader assassinated in Tehran

Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israel that "challenging days lies ahead" after Iran threatened "harsh punishment". from BBC News https://ift.tt/HroNc6V via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump on Harris: 'Is she Indian or is she black?'

Donald Trump questioned the vice-president's racial identity while speaking at a conference for black journalists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WXvENFA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Lobster dinner for King Charles cost France €450,000

The country's audit office has warned that "significant efforts" are needed to restore financial balance after an increase in spending. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mZk9o6A via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Central African Republic latest to declare mpox outbreak

Infections have spread to the capital, Bangui, after being restricted to rural areas, the health minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LnyxTC5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The new face of homelessness in Australia

Mary is a frail pensioner who is living out of her car after losing her rental property. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dFnaLSp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hundreds of thousands of dragonflies swarm beachgoers

Social media videos show the harmless insects invading a beach in Rhode Island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sKYwD5c via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israeli protesters enter army base after soldiers held over Gaza detainee abuse

The Sde Teiman base has been at the centre of reports of serious abuses against Palestinians from Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jD2o8xb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'Fire devils' spotted as California fire doubles in size

Firefighters battle a growing wildfire, the largest blaze in California this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NEwv7Pj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought

Scientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than previously believed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/owFUPBh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Moment Robert Downey Jr revealed at San Diego Comic Con

The actor will make his comeback as Dr Victor Von Doom, a prominent villain in the comic books that spawned the popular Marvel film series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KUzjy2q via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Rocket strike puts Israel-Hezbollah on brink of all-out war

Fears mount that the deadly attack on the occupied Golan Heights could trigger a major conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NqEG5gx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump courts crypto industry votes and campaign donations

Donald Trump tells cryptocurrency leaders he will fire the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission if he's re-elected president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H4WMBaU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Top five stories from day one of Paris Olympics 2024

Great Britain claim their first opening day medals since 2004 as the Paris Olympics get under way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rKqJxeP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Canada deducted points and coach banned over drone

Canada's Olympic women's football team are deducted six points and coach Bev Priestman is banned for a year by Fifa over a drone spying scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qkdOLsM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' comment after backlash

Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic". from BBC News https://ift.tt/t8I5BsO via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says

Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CO3grwZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Who could have attacked France's high-speed rail?

France's interior minister vows the attackers will be arrested fast, but does not say who was to blame. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1K8nXrE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Poland's firearm bill sparks human rights concerns

The bill will allow troops to open fire on migrants crossing the border when soldiers feel under threat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QliobM4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'Monster' wildfire may have destroyed half of Canadian town

The mayor of Jasper said fast-moving flames have "ravaged our small, tight-knit mountain community". from BBC News https://ift.tt/lp8uWKC via Carddesignrr Background Removal

North Korea hackers trying to steal nuclear secrets, US and UK warn

A hacking group known as Andariel has been seeking information in a range of areas - from uranium enrichment to tanks, submarines and torpedoes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XQgzSpd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Netanyahu meets Biden at White House

Gaza war expected to be top priority at meeting, a day after the Israeli PM delivered fiery speech to Congress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rf3KQwI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

How drones and the battle for Ukraine are changing the future of warfare

Drone technology has made the war more immediate and more deadly – and opened up a new battleground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2KeioXA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pilot survived Nepal crash after cockpit split from plane

The plane's cockpit split from its fuselage leaving pilot as the sole survivor of crash that killed 18. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0EHLGhK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Yellowstone blast sends visitors fleeing for cover

A hydrothermal explosion of rock and debris erupted near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H8cMbW7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What one Moscow square says about Russia's worsening relations with West

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has signed an order renaming Europe Square Eurasia Square. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQel5zS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Celine Dion in Paris amid rumours of Olympic performance

In December 2022, the singer revealed she had been battling Stiff Person's Syndrome (SPS) and cancelled all of her upcoming shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Uqab3C via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Senator Bob Menendez to quit after bribery conviction

Democrat had resisted calls to resign for accepting gifts, including gold bars, to aid foreign states. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yan6z1C via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ten years since the Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Watch: Dancing tea cakes, a giant Nessie and Karen Dunbar - the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony 10 years on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P7KVoe4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues

Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kRvhynm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Biden's legacy of accomplishment is unmatched - Harris

The US Vice-President praised Joe Biden's track record as US president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T3G4eXO via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kamala Harris: From prosecutor to possible president

The vice-president is vying for the Democrats' presidential nomination after Joe Biden left the race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EBY4Dvc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Who will replace Biden as Democratic nominee?

Mr Biden has endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7sdXQtz via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US President Joe Biden says it has been "greatest honour of my life" to serve as he ends campaign

He said standing down was "in the best interests of my party and the country". from BBC News https://ift.tt/pORnVTF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Uganda protest organisers playing with fire, president says

Police have banned a planned march to parliament on Tuesday to protest against corruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LUkGF7D via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Thousands gather for Trump's first rally since shooting

Trump and running mate JD Vance are scheduled to address a crowd in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jGFVaC4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

France recalls contaminated Olympic-branded water bottles

The consumer recall agency, Rappel Conso, says they contain a harmful chemical, Bisphenol A. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kTqN2Bl via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Living in cars and motels - what it's like to work at the 'Happiest Place on Earth'

Workers at Disneyland are considering a strike because pay at the 'Happiest place on Earth' has left many unable to meet rent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ybEzt9v via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Judge sets Harvey Weinstein retrial date for November

The ex-film mogul will be retried for rape after his conviction was overturned on appeal in April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hengCOw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

American comedian Bob Newhart dead at 94, publicist says

The legendary deadpan comic won numerous awards over his decades-long career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SXRLnA7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Rwanda's president smashes his own election record

Paul Kagame wins with more than 99% of the vote, showing Rwanda's lack of democracy, his critics say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ISZjVs0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'Is this some kind of fantasist?' Behind the viral BBC video

Gary O'Donoghue reveals his initial disbelief when an eyewitness described seeing Trump gunman on roof. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qL1tgib via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Super bowl winner 'wrongly handcuffed' on United flight

The airline has apologised to Terrell Davis and says it has removed the flight attendant from duty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5rlneXU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Huge fire breaks out at Chinese shopping centre

Footage shows thick black smoke towering above the 14-storey building. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qFARN0X via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Toronto reels from floods and power cuts after severe storms

Record rainfall leaves large areas of city flooded, drivers stranded and 170,000 without power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/geV6Et7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump security boosted weeks ago over Iran plot to kill him

There is no known link between the plot and Saturday's attack, but the disclosure raises questions over how a gunman got so close. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kZ481YL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israeli strikes in south and central Gaza reportedly kill 50

One of the deadliest attacks occurred in the designated humanitarian zone of al-Mawasi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kl9fwx7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Vance choice heightens European fears over Trump presidency

Donald Trump's choice of a running mate raises concerns in European capitals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K9lz5yc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Copa America - the 'party that almost became a tragedy'

What went wrong at the 2024 Copa America tournament and what can be learned from the chaotic scenes that marred the final? from BBC News https://ift.tt/WhF4l39 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Stranger Things season five teaser excites fans

The cast and crew of the hit show are halfway through filming its highly anticipated final season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Iy2bWNO via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Videos show how gunman shot at Trump despite public alerting police

BBC Verify examines footage, eyewitness testimony and satellite imagery showing how the attack unfolded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SPG1Fum via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Remembering Shannen Doherty, the Beverly Hills 'badass'

The US actress, who had breast cancer, starred in TV shows like Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VzW6EmD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pictures from Trump rally where shots fired

Donald Trump rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud bangs were heard from BBC News https://ift.tt/8tyT1MG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Video shows moment Trump ducks and swarmed by security

The former US president and supporters around him are seen crouching after loud bangs are heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4soeFup via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hackers steal call records of 'nearly all' AT&T customers

FBI launches investigation after around 109 million customers had call and text information taken. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xsD1wre via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Children killed in Nigeria school collapse

Emergency services say rescuers are working through the rubble of the school in central Plateau state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K53GeUx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

French rugby players charged with raping woman in Argentina

The rugby players, who deny rape, are accused of attacking a woman in a hotel room after an international match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bn6T8DS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kenyan president sacks cabinet after anti-tax protests

The president says he will now consult widely in order to form a broad-based government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rDTceCn via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Canadian serial killer found guilty in emotional murder trial

A judge rejected the defence case that Jeremy Skibicki was not criminally responsible for killing four indigenous women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZeqNCPR via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US to resume shipments of 500lb bombs to Israel

But higher-impact 2,000lb bombs will remain on hold, a US official tells the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9SQzZfU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Liverpool footballer Núñez clashes with Colombia fans

Liverpool footballer Darwin Núñez clashes with Colombia fans from BBC News https://ift.tt/ULfKrtq via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Starmer meets Biden: Special relationship 'stronger now than ever'

The UK's new prime minister has met the US president for the first time on a trip to Washington DC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8cAuMpm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nato vows 'irreversible path' to Ukraine membership

Members also set out plans for more military aid for the Ukrainian army, including F-16 fighter jets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ye0WAmv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Baldwin 'played make-believe' with gun, Rust trial hears

Prosecution claims he disregarded gun safety, while defence portrays an actor who trusted his crew's competence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AZXnvyu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Two armies accused of backing DR Congo's feared rebels

Uganda is supporting the M23 rebels and Rwanda has 4,000 troops on Congolese soil, a UN report alleges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a4Srm60 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%

President Boakai says the move is intended to show "solidarity" with Liberians who are struggling financially. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2A0GFoW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

After France’s election shock comes the political deadlock

France’s left-wing bloc has won the election - now the real power struggle begins, writes Andrew Harding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PvDipWx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

National Rally's Bardella: 'Dishonourable alliance' prevented victory

National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella, who'd hoping to be France's next PM, reacts to the result. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6WN35Aj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Forget Ethiopia's Spice Girls - this singer salutes the true queens

Singer Gabriella Ghermandi dismisses suggestions that Ethiopians need to be taught about empowering women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i0HwheW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine lorry collides with minibus killing 14

Twelve passengers and two drivers die in a horrific accident in Rivne region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CyaUKfo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

French far right seeks vote win but deadlock looms

France votes in one of its most crucial elections in years, with the far right hoping for victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9oSKewd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

France ends ugly campaign and draws breath before historic vote

France’s sometimes violent election campaign closes with appeals from leaders ahead of Sunday’s vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TCi5bOD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch July 4 fireworks misfire into Utah crowds

Eyewitness video shows the malfunction that led to multiple injuries and several hospitalisations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gRu5OxI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

World media reacts to UK election

Labour's landslide victory has been followed closely by media commentators around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PjLRB51 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pope Francis critic excommunicated by the Vatican

The ultra-conservative archbishop was found guilty of splitting with the Catholic church. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G5ibkYs via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size? from BBC News https://ift.tt/wXsuoNI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hardliner faces reformist in Iran presidential run-off

A former heart surgeon is hoping to win clash with establishment rival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l6sjx3G via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote

A number of candidates are targeted in the run-up to Sunday's tense parliamentary elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oW73jVA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hezbollah fires 200 rockets and drones into Israel

Hezbollah launched the barrage in response to Israel's killing of one of its senior commanders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dwelrUj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California

Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AxMuUeV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pay rise freeze for Kenyan MPs after public anger

Protesters last week forced William Ruto to scrap planned tax rises, saying public money was being wasted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/biwryLI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Belarus frees five political prisoners in rare amnesty

Activists say three men and two women were released, in a move signalled by Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0q98Cma via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Talks with the Taliban - no women allowed

Diplomats say the first talks with Afghanistan's rulers since they seized power were productive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PKsRE6u via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hungary's Orban urges ceasefire on Kyiv visit

He is a critic of Western support for Ukraine and is seen as the European leader closest to Russia's Vladimir Putin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NPIZH05 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The Malawi music icon who became a 'soldier for the poor'

Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7P1xdQo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Biden says ruling on Trump undermines rule of law

The US president condemns a Supreme Court verdict giving his predecessor partial immunity from prosecution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hPNHMmr via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Justices 'fear for democracy' in dissent on Trump immunity

The three liberals, led by Sonia Sotomayor, painted a dark picture of absolutist power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S3KzqNv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump win as top court deals blow to Jan 6 case

The former president achieves his immediate objective of delaying the trial until after November's election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hPt2Ufw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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