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Beijing now possesses some 500 operational nuclear warheads, a new Pentagon report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rs1yflm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Gaza's war could spread and the region is on the "edge of an abyss", Philippe Lazzarini tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GsPOg8h via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The actress says she turned a blind eye because the romance was fun, but realised it was unsustainable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/76FiLtn via Carddesignrr Background Removal

An all-female team of Israeli soldiers monitors cameras along Israel's volatile northern frontier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lQmPjYT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

After the destruction of the Al-Ahli hospital, hopes for an end to the war are even fainter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IBJYbvV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

One man is trying to piece together what happened to loved ones based on live streams made by Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZQXALci via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The pop star was in her late teens and dating Justin Timberlake at the time, according to memoir extracts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DuxXV03 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Rushdi Abu Alouf is among those struggling to find a place to live amid ongoing Israeli strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TrqEyJW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Despite a looming Israeli ground assault, many families are unwilling or unable to leave northern Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lSZmPNq via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The victims were shot close to the centre of the city and the gunman remains at large, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9gHV3Ty via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume will be laid to rest in Illinois on Monday, a day after he was fatally stabbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9wBiySD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

British Palestinian Surgeon, Prof Ghassan Abu-Sittah, describes the "overwhelming" numbers of wounded coming to Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FkZWnEG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bombs, shortages, a life on the run. Bisan Owda, a filmmaker, has been documenting her days under siege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bin5Vlg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

A 51-year-old man could face life in prison after the discovery by Hong Kong airport officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZY1TI0B via Carddesignrr Background Removal

New mother Celine Ben David Nagar was on a weekend away with friends - now she's thought to be in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cn7vRBh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Stargazers witness a spectacular celestial event in parts of the US, Central and South America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9aTnUCf via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf says the city is struggling to cope as refugees from northern Gaza flood in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CTZuVpL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Footage verified by the BBC shows militants hiding in a booth at the gates of the community before ambushing a car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pK7BRcb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Terry Martin thought the rubies in the slippers were real gems, but they were in fact made of glass. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c7Z9g2V via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turbulence caused by the fighting in the Middle East could upend the 2024 presidential race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/InulqDG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

France is put on its highest counter-terrorism alert, following the death of a teacher stabbed at a high school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zPlELTs via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Three years on from Jacinda Ardern's sweeping victory, polls indicate voters will desert Labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UGjxKPE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The city's voice on subways and airports, Bernie Wagenblast, talks about the challenges of her transition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0sjO6B1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The director of Frozen warns strikes may hit Disney animation production by the end of this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CKpU0hj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The star's musical director Stuart Price shares some of the secrets of her long-awaited world tour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zLFT9RB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The right-wing Republican helped orchestrate the downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gMGymeQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel has to decide whether to attempt a rescue of those held in Gaza - or wait to strike a deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nQKJBE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The Red Cross describes how it delivers health care and aid in Haiti, where gangs hold sway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8yN9Fig via Carddesignrr Background Removal

A bespoke leather jacket worn for a Pepsi commercial in 1984 could fetch £400,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hkHvgXb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The losses pave the way for by-elections, which could hand a majority to ruling party Zanu-PF. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VAPnOFC via Carddesignrr Background Removal

A police statement said the unidentified man was shot and killed after officers arrived at the scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GYHkZOS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LCKZieM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Fears of a wider conflict and a possible distraction from the war in Ukraine could influence the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7DGXe6L via Carddesignrr Background Removal

After deadly flash floods in Sikkim, experts question why an early warning system was not in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I617XLm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

A report in the Wall Street Journal claims that Iran gave the go-ahead for the attack on Israel over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/REctun6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

30,000 Thai nationals work in Israel, and Thai air force planes are on standby to fly its citizens home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kto768h via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6rCK4Jv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The history of hip-hop is dominated by men but a new BBC documentary sets out to correct the record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JCrUZ1w via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Rushdi Abu Alouf was speaking to the BBC News Channel when a loud explosion was heard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/upjPX8O via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Two years into an economic crisis and unable to hold their leaders to account, young Lao see no hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GIuh1Ln via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Conservative and right-wing gains in Bavaria and Hesse will be felt across Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5pmEXSz via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The US president says he condemns the "unprecedented and appalling assault" by Hamas militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/srl3FHM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rXc2bwh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bZRxgaW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jt7dxUK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YPJ2eKC via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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

The BBC finds that there have been a record number of days in 2023 that breached the 1.5C temperature limit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iLVlRg1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The FBI is helping with an inquiry at the "green" funeral home in Colorado where the remains were found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KSAG6kE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

They are playing at home which could be an advantage but also a pressure point, writes Suresh Menon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7qfYu4D via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ankara vows to continue targeting Kurdish groups but the US calls for more coordination between the Nato allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ve1Zobk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

American Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in history after winning her second gold medal at the World Gymnastics Championships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gDcBPpN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Joseph Schmidt allegedly searched for information on online spy forums and how spies are recruited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wOhJyvl via Carddesignrr Background Removal

"I need to focus on my health first," the rapper said, adding that he suffers from stomach issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yNwnz9c via Carddesignrr Background Removal

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ba3xut via Carddesignrr Background Removal

A Brooklyn resident accidentally took a special plus one to a wedding venue three hours away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ua4EiJg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The governor general's office says it regrets awarding Peter Savaryn the Order of Canada in 1987. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dw3YcNh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Video from the Italian fire brigade shows smoke at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9nITkpu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Smoke bombs were set off in a crowded carriage before 10 people were shot in the 2022 attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ohcOCx9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The man claiming to be a Homeland Security officer had a handgun, badge and car with blue lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ZTvmoJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal