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Australia helicopter crash: Four military aircrew missing

A search and rescue mission is under way after the military aircraft crashed off Lindeman Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tJv5KNY via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through music by BBC Russia editor

Steve Rosenberg has written a score to chart life in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7aeR5uZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9vACdWU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Lee Meng-chu: Taiwan businessman accused of spying in China is freed

A Taiwanese businessman's ordeal in China has underscored escalating tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bO8aes0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Italy: Drone spots suspected wildfire arsonist

A man is detained in Italy after he was seen at the scene of a wildfire in Calabria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/78CEcVP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'

Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KGJIU0v via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake

The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wx83ZFm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n5feEZ9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper

The young woman could face the death penalty if found guilty by a court in Mauritania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/woUzjrS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ousted president's party HQ set ablaze in Niger

Supporters of a coup take to the streets, with looting and demonstrations in the capital Niamey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iHIjK7t via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sinéad O'Connor: 'Songs for me represent conversations with my soul'

The Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CZhJXF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jqv38kL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James' son

The basketball legend's son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w6FESnk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Jeacql via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hunter Biden: Plea deal for president's son collapses in dramatic court hearing

The president's son was expected to plead guilty to tax charges in a deal that would spare him prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qox4pCt via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine MP under criminal investigation over Maldives holiday

Ukraine's security service is investigating whether he gave false information on leaving the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4TCVqRZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea

The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0SC3KxF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty

There are 176 prisoners on Ghana's death row, but the last execution was 30 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rZNnWgb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Italy weather: Summer storms sweep across northern regions

Hailstorms and heavy rain leaves a trail of damage across the countries northern regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PJlFwpz via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Brussels bombers found guilty after long murder trial

Six of the 10 suspects are convicted of terrorist murder for the twin bombings that killed 32 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ykYStb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat

With no air con, a former prisoner describes lying in toilet water to survive brutal heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vEFzeK0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested?

A Ghanaian minister allegedly lost $1m cash, handbags and jewels from her house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IofsR3D via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark

Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YKPhBzd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nbltcgG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Greece wildfires: 'Our houses might not be there tomorrow'

Rhodes residents call for help after a wildfire left homes charred in its wake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G5Cgr90 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

China: Ten die in gymnasium roof collapse, one arrested

Police have arrested the person in charge of the site in the industrial province of Heilongjiang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ge4hoPZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o3UrgcS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Taliban beauty salon ban: Three Afghan women mourn the end of a valued service

Women tell the BBC about what they will miss from salons before they close on orders from the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BRrjdHD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mIWlCGJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires

The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wxlWzO3 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Manipur: The women facing the fire of the conflict

A viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cw4kWor via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Barbie breaks box office records in US

Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w25dUr6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: At least one killed in new Russian strikes on Odesa

Odesa's regional governor said 14 people were hospitalised in the blasts, including four children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YilWjH1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Greece fires: What's happening on the island of Rhodes?

A number of hotels on the Greek island have been evacuated and some tourists have had to flee on boats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pAFjBhx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XIh8YrJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gId3B4Q via Carddesignrr Background Removal

South Africa polyamory: When three's not a crowd in a relationship

Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GkWYe0F via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference

An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bQrNIAX via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tDGyQwA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sudan conflict: Medics whipped in Khartoum after convoy attacked - MSF

Armed men attacked a team taking supplies to one of only two hospitals open in southern Khartoum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sm1fQqJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Canadian serial killer to stay in lower-security jail

The move to shift Paul Bernardo to a lower-security prison sparked outrage in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9ZaQz1K via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US

The White House says the controversial weapons are having an impact on Russian formations from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IDWeCMc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Crash kills pilot of helicopter fighting Canada wildfires

The helicopter crash comes just days after two wildfire fighters were killed combating blazes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TcERBqr via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tupac Shakur: Police seize hard drives and laptops at house

Police search the home of a man who says he was inside the car with the person who shot the rapper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KmRB3Pl via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dqak0RN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tornado rips apart Pfizer manufacturing site in North Carolina

Footage captures the tornado that tore through the facility and flattened buildings in North Carolina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sfTKPbh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Manipur violence: What is happening and why

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z7ogUvV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Deadly shooting in Auckland hours before Women's World Cup

Police confirm two deaths in an incident in the New Zealand city hosting the Women's World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hC6bAso via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way

The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wI8ngmE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tobias Ellwood: Afghan women slate UK MP's video praising 'country transformed'

Tobias Ellwood is castigated for backing engagement with the Taliban but barely mentioning human rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SMXhiRT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft

German authorities say investigations are continuing into the November museum heist in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q0wri2l via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Egypt president pardons rights activist Patrick Zaki and lawyer Mohammed al-Baqer

It comes a day after Patrick Zaki was convicted of spreading false news and jailed for three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hc46XD2 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Reported gas explosion cracks open Johannesburg street

Dozens of people are injured after a gas explosion in the centre of Johannesburg, local media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XmDIEYF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Wishma Sandamali: The siblings suing Japan over their sister's death

Wishma Sandamali lost 20kg in detention but was not taken to hospital despite her pleas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u8gcK31 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What criminal charges might Trump face if indicted in January 6 investigation?

As the former president says he expects to be indicted, we explain what the possible counts could be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yB9oUgV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1tcHQTR via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Arresting Vladimir Putin in South Africa would be 'declaration of war', says Ramaphosa

South Africa's president is at odds with opposition politicians weeks before Russian leader's visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gwxykqm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Typhoon Talim: Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China

Vietnam is also bracing to evacuate people from areas forecast to be hit by the powerful storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ONdkwBU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Greece wildfires: 1,200 children evacuated from summer camp as blaze nears

Two separate blazes are tearing through the country as it suffers the effects of a scorching Mediterranean heatwave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6XYphUs via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic fined for smashing racquet in men's final

Novak Djokovic has been fined 8,000 US dollars (£6,117) for smashing his racquet against a net post in the Wimbledon men's final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iV7ujMQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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