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House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances

A congressional report lists foreign payments to the president's family. The White House calls it "innuendo". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SXhU9CP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Italian mafia: Police arrest 61 suspected 'Ndrangheta in widespread raids

The sting was part of a wider operation to crack down on crimes including fraud and drug-trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JTx4AWa via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Steve Rosenberg plays 10 Eurovision hits in 2 minutes

The BBC's Russia Editor takes a brief break from the day job to indulge his passion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OqyKlJ8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Cheng Lei: 1,000 days imprisoned in China for an unknown reason

Australian journalist Cheng Lei's partner tells the BBC he hopes for an end to her "awful situation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0FLu1nd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turkey elections: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu offer stark choices for presidency

Turks are at a historic turning point, facing dramatically different visions of their country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gkw2dJx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

George Santos: Republican congressman facing charges in federal probe

New York Republican George Santos is facing multiple investigations related to a series of scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IQowz2T via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The most iconic Eurovision performances from night one

The first semi-final is over in Liverpool - here's what you might have missed in 60 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rvqZJse via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Jet pilots talk about the air war with Russia

Ukrainian and Russian pilots are fighting to control the skies. Could Western jets change the war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9eVPaot via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Deaths raise fresh fears over cow vigilantism in India

The deaths of three Muslim men within weeks brought calls for police to punish Hindu vigilantes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OSo9AYs via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Meet Melanie and Chayse: The disabled woman and her sex worker

Aged 43, Melanie decided to book an escort and experience sex for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sQ06gIN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Alberta asks for help from military to battle wildfires

A dry spring means the wildfire season in the western Canadian province is "unprecedented". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8yr5HIB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Is Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken?

The US is at the risk of actually hitting its debt limit and causing a global economic catastrophe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r3Flazv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case

Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Donald Trump of assaulting her in the mid-90s, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wN4HvXD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas

More details are emerging about the victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at an outdoor mall in Allen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wB6DM3y via Carddesignrr Background Removal

St Kitts and Nevis is not totally free under King Charles III, says PM

Prime Minister Terrance Drew tells the BBC he will ask the people about making the country a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SMUIq7D via Carddesignrr Background Removal

India Kerala: At least 21 dead as boat capsizes

The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers pull the vessel out of shallow, muddy waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zfm6Tzv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan crisis: Mediators over a barrel in mission to end fighting

The dilemma for those trying to bring peace to Sudan and why it will be so hard to end the fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mrMBNWe via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics

A slate of young, idealistic candidates hope for a sea change in this election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zseH39f via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic

He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GV5ztxu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Brownsville: Seven dead as car strikes people in Texas border town

The driver has been arrested and police say the incident appears to have been intentional. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iAbaRVJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Texas shooting: People flee as gunshots are heard at mall

A gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JOQ3AyL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v43LNVD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BVsc5PF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Silvio Berlusconi: Italy ex-PM appears by video after serious illness

The 86-year-old is still in hospital after suffering from a lung infection linked to his leukaemia. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65515431?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks

Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7dFO3XC via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethic clashes grip Indian state

At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in violence over job and opportunity quotas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yg3Xmo5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j6FE01Y via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mexico claims proof of Chinese fentanyl smuggling

President López Obrador says he wants China to help fight the deadly opioid ravaging the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AlnNtMp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Their plane went down - how this WW2 Canada crew survived

Eighty years after their plane crashed, the story of a Halifax bomber crew is finally being told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wm24XiB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Week in pictures: 29 April - 5 May 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yu6LUBN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nigeria: Kidney-plot politician Ike Ekweremadu jailed

Nigerian senator Ike Ekweremadu brought a man to the UK to provide a kidney for his daughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i9sIqut via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan fighting: Bittersweet ending for one family fleeing conflict

After a tortuous wait, Azza is heading to the UK with her children, but without her husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gRAceEQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Africa's week in pictures: 28 April-4 May 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wGsZiTc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Polarised politics are tearing Pakistan apart

Amid unprecedented crisis, Pakistan's leaders are locked in a power struggle. What will happen? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XbLg1qs via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What it's like inside Russia 14 months after Ukraine invasion

At first glance things may seem normal, but with a closer look Moscow's narrative of the war is prominent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BMRjDT9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan fighting: BBC reporter's perilous journey to leave Khartoum

Mohamed Osman had to leave his home and make the perilous overland journey to Egypt with his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cvWlLqK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine: Drone shot down over Kyiv burns through sky

The drone was Ukrainian and downed by the country's own forces after it reportedly lost control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vY8cTs6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Udinese 1-1 Napoli: Southern Italian team wins Serie A title for first time in 33 years

Napoli win their first Serie A title for 33 years as they draw with Udinese at Dacia Arena to spark jubilant celebrations back in Naples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BYh2Zcw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Four Proud Boys guilty of seditious conspiracy over US Capitol riot

The trial, beset by delays and objections, was one of the highest profile yet against Capitol rioters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T9KzvJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Vinesh Phogat: Protesting India wrestlers say police assaulted them

The athletes are demanding the arrest of their federation chief, alleging sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tqePaH6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: Zelensky in The Hague as fresh blasts rock Kyiv

The Ukrainian president is in western Europe amid speculation over Wednesday's drone attack on the Kremlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l3SvOR5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Can Morocco solve Europe’s energy crisis?

Morocco plans to send renewable energy to Europe, but some want it to save it for its home market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8extfGb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Katty Kay meets the would-be queen of Italy

All eyes are on Vittoria di Savoia, the first female heir to the Italian crown in a millennium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KOxF5DV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Man dies after being put in chokehold on New York subway

Police are investigating the incident, which was captured on video by a bystander. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yErncDX via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recounts bout of profound loneliness

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tells of his struggle with isolation, likened to the danger of smoking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TjJwsKk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Suspect in Texas neighbour shooting arrested - reports

Francisco Oropesa, 38, is reportedly arrested in the town of Cut and Shoot, Texas, after a manhunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SWx3RNI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Virginia officer nearly struck by speeding teen driver

Dashcam footage shows the moment a police officer narrowly misses an out-of-control vehicle on a US highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dl0TO2w via Carddesignrr Background Removal

How a feel-good TikTok song 'If I were a fish' went viral

The singer-songwriter of the popular tune talked to the BBC about the inspiration behind the song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OdlDoAy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US senator appears topless during Zoom vote

Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XYnQF1b via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kosovo conflict: Serbia agrees to help find hundreds of missing

More than 1,600 are still missing more than 20 years after the period of ethnic violence ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wSf7pTH via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Belgian Bullet hopes to trigger snooker explosion back home

Will continental Europe's first world snooker champion inspire younger generations to take up the sport? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tbz4M9A via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Qantas appoints new CEO Vanessa Hudson as Alan Joyce steps down

Current financial chief and airline veteran Vanessa Hudson will take on the top job in November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y7wi5ah via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kenya starvation cult: 'My wife and six children followed Pastor Mackenzie'

Kenyans are trying to fathom why more than 100 people starved to death in an isolated camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R3fuSnP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Debt ceiling: Janet Yellen warns US could hit debt ceiling by 1 June

Treasury Secretary has warned of "serious harm" to the economy if it hits the debt ceiling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rKhUm9s via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Japan street piano confiscated as public 'break rules'

Authorities in a Japanese city decided too many people were displaying poor manners while playing it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sZJlved via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ron DeSantis-aligned oversight board votes to countersue Disney

This latest move is part of an escalating dispute between Disney and Florida's Republican governor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vc4l9d5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The people turning time into a currency

So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the work they do. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nSUT2RB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pope Francis urges Hungarians to 'open doors' to migrants

The pontiff addressed up to 100,000 people, including Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cKOjo3T via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Suspected Islamic State chief Qurayshi killed in Syria, Turkey says

Abu Hussein al-Qurayshi was killed by Turkish forces on Saturday, Turkey's President Erdogan says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nqSNIwf via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bulgari store in Paris robbed in broad daylight

Video shows suspects making a getaway on motorbikes from the city's flagship Bulgari store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sWk0xot via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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