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Trump waiting to hear penalties in New York fraud case

The state of New York wants to ban Donald Trump and two of his sons from doing business there. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JAwt9Pq via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps

BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XAQ3MHy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Norway mass killer Breivik loses bid to end isolation

Anders Breivik killed eight people with a car bomb in Oslo and shot dead 69 at a youth camp in 2011. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i5euDhX via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Top Republican warns of 'serious' national security threat

The White House said the threat is not imminent and will brief congressional leaders on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sPjnGoL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Russia arrests German for carrying cannabis gummy bears

The German national, 38, was arrested after six cannabis edibles were found in his rucksack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mYC6vsL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Men's conference: How some Kenyans mark Valentine's Day

All men are invited to this mostly imaginary conference on Valentine's Day but women are banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uGkjfC3 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours

Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nhlmat0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ransomware attack hits dozens of Romanian hospitals

Over 100 facilities have been affected with some doctors resorting to pen and paper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ne106Py via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel to act on soldier misconduct after BBC investigation

A BBC Verify investigation found videos showing detainees that legal experts say may breach international law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GdeVmti via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump says he would not protect Nato allies who do not pay bills

Donald Trump says he would "encourage" Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to Nato members not paying their share. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/04gajiK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza war: Biden tells Netanyahu plan needed for civilian safety in Rafah

The US President tells Israel's PM that the measure is needed before its planned offensive there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/svmLPQa via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'

The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GAuSvoJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza war: Warnings mount as Israel plans Rafah offensive

More countries urge Israel against any military operation in the southern Gazan city crammed with refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/idx1EcT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

DR Congo violence: Panic in Goma as M23 rebels advance

The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N8QIUtv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Lunar New Year, from Beijing to New York

Festivities mark the end of the Year of the Rabbit and the start of the Year of the Dragon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9ToqjSl via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hungary president resigns live on TV over child abuse pardon

Katalin Novak steps down live on TV after pardoning man jailed for covering up sexual abuse at a children's home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UeIRjrt via Carddesignrr Background Removal

World record for matchstick Eiffel Tower after U-turn

A French enthusiast who built the tower was previously told it had not qualified for the record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XpvQ5l9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US Senator Chris Coons finds doppelganger in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Olaf Scholz, in the US to rally Ukraine aid, couldn't miss a chance to take a photo with his twin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xDoeuz via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Soldier videos from Gaza could breach international law, experts say

Experts say videos posted by Israeli soldiers showing Gaza detainees bound and blindfolded could breach international law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gFPtAzO via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Jowie Irungu convicted of murdering Monica Kimani, as Jacque Maribe acquitted by Kenyan court

The fiance of a popular news presenter is convicted of killing a businesswoman five years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JOw3DGR via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Lava flows over roads and bursts water pipe after Iceland eruption

A key water pipe has been burst by the stream of lava, leaving 28,000 people without hot water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3XJUQtq via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What does Vladimir Putin gain from his Tucker Carlson interview?

The Russian leader's first interview with Western media since invading Ukraine comes at an opportune time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nnb1o8a via Carddesignrr Background Removal

State of emergency declared in Iceland after volcanic eruption

Thousands of people are being urged to conserve hot water after key pipes were damaged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Ojonig via Carddesignrr Background Removal

French matchstick Eiffel Tower record bid ruled out over wrong matches

A French enthusiast who wanted to beat the world record is told he used the wrong matches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zjvcMwf via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Collapsing cliffs and washed-out roads after California storms

Days of heavy rainfall in California have caused flooding and mudslides, leaving infrastructure damaged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cCUvanD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tucker Carlson to interview Russia's Putin

The ex-Fox News host will be the first Western journalist to interview Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/koQYBur via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Michigan school shooter's mother guilty of involuntary manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley, 45, is the first US parent ever convicted of manslaughter over a mass shooting by their child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qfoagld via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tucker Carlson: Russian state media revels in Moscow visit

The ex-Fox News host is in Moscow, as speculation grows that he may interview Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fev5Vfc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Footballer Dani Alves's rape trial begins in Spain

The ex-Brazil and Barcelona defender denies the assault, saying the sex was consensual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yJVzvBM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza war: Mystery fate of six-year-old Palestinian girl trapped under fire

Six-year-old Hind was last heard from trapped in a car surrounded by bodies - then the line went dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8ReTZlC via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Drone attack kills six Kurdish-led fighters at US base in east Syria

A Kurdish-led force blamed Iran-backed militias for the strike on a training centre in Deir al-Zour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JDVmG6X via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Lionel Messi: Fans angered as World Cup winner fails to play in Hong Kong

Angry fans in Hong Kong boo Inter Miami during a pre-season friendly game as World Cup winner Lionel Messi is left on the bench. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2iGUv0S via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Parisians vote for rise in parking fees for SUVs

The vote was called by mayor Anne Hidalgo, who says SUVs are dangerous and bad for the environment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mt5ZbJD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Atmospheric river: Evacuations ahead of 'life-threatening' California storm

People in some areas are told to evacuate ahead of "one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6N4CIPO via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US strikes on Iraqi town of al-Qaim filmed

Video verified by the BBC shows US strikes on al-Qaim, Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9UYX6cE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Senegal's President Macky Sall postpones election amid political tension

Macky Sall says the row over who has been barred from the presidential poll could harm the ballot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w0TV9Zo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Suspected French thief caught after phone-drop fiasco

The suspect called his own phone to try to arrange an exchange, after he lost it during an attempted robbery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EVYFwbe via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Italian mob boss' dramatic escape caught on camera

One of Europe's most wanted men, Marco Raduano, used knotted bed sheets to scale the prison walls in 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5zYtbdI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pressure grows on Kosovo's Serbs with currency curb

The country's decision to drop the currency used by its Serb minority sparks fears of renewed tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IlNCsXh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US and UK strikes fail to slow Houthi attacks

BBC Verify analysis shows how Houthi tactics have changed, as commercial shipping traffic in the Red Sea halves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/560HmtJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

German ex-spy chief investigated for right-wing extremism

Hans-Georg Maassen has said his party could work with the far right - breaking a taboo in German politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L1kJug4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg apologises to families in fiery US Senate hearing

Bosses from five of the largest social media firms were grilled about how they are protecting children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hpiEQow via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pakistan: Who is Bushra Bibi, the mystical wife of Imran Khan?

Bushra Bibi, who married Khan in 2018, is given a 14 year prison sentence for corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nTu0fFU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

DeSantis wins as judge dismisses Disney's lawsuit against him

Disney had claimed the governor orchestrated a campaign of "government retaliation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lz7tjmA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

eBay to pay $59m over illegal pill press sales

The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing counterfeit pills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p4XtC9R via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mysterious shipwreck washes up on Canadian coast

A ghostly shipwreck has appeared on the sandy beach of Cape Ray in Newfoundland, Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tCwfsrx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Record-breaking Suits and Bluey named most-streamed shows of 2023 in US

The legal drama, starring the future Duchess of Sussex, enjoyed a huge surge in popularity last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eb8UIYJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Justice department investigating Democrat Cori Bush's spending on security

The justice department is looking into allegations Representative Cori Bush misused campaign funds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ig0clfn via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Woman arrested with 130 poisonous frogs in her luggage

The Brazilian woman was arrested at the international airport in the Colombian capital, Bogotá. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HoSBvtJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Avantika: Playing Mean Girls' Karen helps break stereotypes

South Asian actress Avantika Vandanapu, 19, takes on the role originally played by Amanda Seyfried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oI6SdTM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Haji Malang: The Sufi shrine caught up in a religious row in Mumbai

Both Hindus and Muslims visit the Haji Malang shrine in Mumbai - but a controversy has shaken some devotees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VIYo8qk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Military-led West African states leave regional bloc

The three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IdAfx29 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Xavi: Barcelona manager to leave at end of season

Barcelona manager Xavi says he will step down at the end of the season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P9bCVLg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Burkina Faso thanks Russia for 'priceless gift' of wheat

It is the latest overture from an isolated European power seeking to deepen ties with West Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1h4jDQU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Icon of the Seas: World's largest cruise ship to set sail from Miami

The 20-deck Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RpVBvLM via Carddesignrr Background Removal

ICJ orders Israel to take all measures to prevent genocidal acts

The UN's top court's ruling stopped short of ordering Israel to immediately halt its operations in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rVJx3BO via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nelson Chamisa: Zimbabwe opposition CCC leader quits 'contaminated' party

Nelson Chamisa, who came second in elections last year, says his party has been "hijacked". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sSyVTxW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Boris Nadezhdin: Putin's would-be opponent vows to end Ukraine war

Boris Nadezhdin has gathered tens of thousands of signatures in his bid to stand for Russia's presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yNQmMaG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'Putin has made mistakes' - Kremlin challenger

Boris Nadezhdin says he has more than 100,000 signatures to register for Russia's presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rqE9KYP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Six dead after plane carrying Rio Tinto workers to diamond mine crashes in Canada

Officials say the aircraft was carrying workers to a Rio Tinto diamond mine in the Northwest Territories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7jRdvsL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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