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Oscars 2023: Who will win and how to watch the ceremony

Cate Blanchett is among nominees at the 95th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LeZUW5N via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ceTJCLw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FanEDfL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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Oscars 2023: Hollywood is playing catch-up with its Asian moment

If Asian superstar Michelle Yeoh makes history by winning an Oscar, Hollywood has much more to gain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6I4zdSp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Maharashtra: Indian students who risk their lives to study

Three students in India's Maharashtra state undertake a treacherous journey to reach their school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x1sNB6X via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dDmZTNa via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast

Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mr0JB54 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sharon Stone says Basic Instinct role cost her custody of her son

Her famous flash in the 1992 erotic thriller made the judge rule for the father, she says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BiCKuoj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Razia Muradi: The Afghan woman who won a gold medal in India

Razia Muradi says her achievement is "bittersweet" as her family couldn't visit India to celebrate with her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kCdMA8o via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hamburg shooting: Armed police storm a building

Local media outlets have reported the location as a Jehovah's Witness centre from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tWLFuoG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Italy people smugglers to face up to 30 years in jail

Italy's PM says she is determined to defeat human trafficking after a shipwreck which claimed the lives of 72 migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uj8d0bm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Canadian police investigate Chinese 'police stations' in Quebec

Similar stations have raised concerns in other countries, including the US and the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5kF2ZDv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Honduras's first woman president legalises morning-after-pill

After a 13-year ban, the emergency contraceptive will now be available for all women in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d7Rphcw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Berlin to allow women to go topless in public swimming pools

A woman complained after she was thrown out of an open-air pool for going topless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H7hNfS1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US black couple settles lawsuit over 'white-washed' home valuation

The couple's house was valued for nearly half a million dollars more when a white friend posed as the owner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mpU5wRN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tawang: The Indian monastery town coveted by China

Tawang is home to India's largest Buddhist monastery - China claims it as part of Tibet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vZ6PlNF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Georgia protests: Controversial law highlights struggle for future

Divisions over a controversial law are the latest sign of a wider struggle over the country's future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rItiGON via Carddesignrr Background Removal

A cartel's mistake could explain the Mexico kidnappings

A theory that the kidnapping of four Americans was a case of mistaken identity gains strength. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/va52uLb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The ex-RAF base in Essex that could house asylum seekers

The government is considering MDP Wethersfield in Essex, currently home to military police, as a centre for asylum seekers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B7KaACQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Holi 2023: India celebrates festival of colours

Millions of people mark the occasion with processions and festive meals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gRX2fVe via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Cyclone Freddy: Deadly storm set to hit Mozambique a second time

Cyclone Freddy first struck south-east Africa last month, killing 21 people and displacing thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g7kn2Rt via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes

In a country with just two women in its cabinet, Satoko Kishimoto is trying to change the culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dbjMKp5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mexico kidnapping: Why a million Americans a year risk Mexico medical tourism

Some take precautions to avoid being targeted by criminals, like changing their car's licence plate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bDW4E1T via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets

Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but was he successful? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W2Acsjk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US interest rates could go higher than expected

US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9wFq1xX via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Six Palestinians killed in Israeli army raid in Jenin

Israel's prime minster says a militant who killed two Israeli brothers is among the dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fdewk02 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Syria Earthquake: Why did the UN aid take so long to arrive?

The UN's delay in sending aid to Syrian victims of last month's quake was unjustified, some experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XNBcKQw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Exposed for abuse but still revered – Japan’s J-pop predator

How did the high priest of Japanese pop, Johnny Kitagawa, exploit teenage boys with impunity for so long? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wd5OXUP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: South Africa gets new minister to tackle power crisis

People are currently experiencing blackouts of up to 15 hours a day, which is hurting businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/enhcU1P via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss hints at 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle

Russia's frontlines could collapse if Wagner does not receive ammunition, Yevgeny Prigozhin claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RemNkdE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Balochistan: Nine security officers killed in suspected suicide attack

An investigation is under way after preliminary evidence suggests that it is a suicide attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kgFJBc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Iraq alcohol ban: Christian political party appeals, saying it is undemocratic

Custom officials have been told to enforce a law ending the import and sale of alcohol with immediate effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T6ov2Zu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Seychelles: The island paradise held prisoner by heroin

The BBC goes inside a Seychelles' jail to see the sharp end of a problem threatening the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cB8jzvk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Melodramatic and over-the-top - the immersive world of K-dramas

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eoR62Ah via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4I6et3N via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gJ6MUOy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z5wHSKB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xMHIPk6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/noSeNqC via Carddesignrr Background Removal

In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1IXv9Tx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QaU3xC9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Can Nigeria's election result be overturned?

Opposition parties say they will go to court - what happens next? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fjygpSW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aSANKeM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tom Sizemore: Saving Private Ryan actor dies at 61 after brain aneurysm

The Black Hawk Down star's career was mired by drug problems and domestic violence convictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zMCudcI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Week in pictures: 25 February - 3 March 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X4PafI2 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa

The French president is back in Africa trying to fend off challenges from Russia and China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rcxzONd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says

The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4BzVmlD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Matteo Messina Denaro: Coded note led to Italy mafia boss arrest

Police found the note inside a chair leg during a search of Matteo Messina Denaro's sister's house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gcSoQ9U via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?

Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dLU9X42 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MfhLHeo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US arrests two for illegally exporting aviation tech to Russia

The men allegedly conspired to skirt US export laws to sell sophisticated aviation equipment to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/95OUw3s via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Toxic debate over lab leak theory hampers search for Covid origins

US agencies cannot agree on how the pandemic started, with the scientific community bitterly divided. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D1cJLyV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill

Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for children from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yAWvZtE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tgWCDSi via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hathras rape and murder case: Indian court clears three of four accused

The rape and murder of the 19-year-old Dalit woman in 2020 had sparked global condemnation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mvEgQB9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales

Makers of Japan's traditional drink are seeing success abroad offset falling domestic demand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XzHmqpZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Images show devastated towns near front line

Photographers get access to areas close to the front line left destroyed by the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/imdXOwx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM

At least 43 people died in the head-on collision between a passenger service and freight train. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DjGdKs1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause, US says

An unclassified assessment is released into the mysterious disease that has struck US officials abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VS92aHk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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