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Eurovision: Finnish artists want Israel barred from contest over Gaza war

More than 1,400 music professionals demand action from public broadcaster Yle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tHoxyM1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Swedish £6,000 dine and dash investigation reopened

A group of 35 people allegedly left a Malmö restaurant without paying on Christmas Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wfqd57C via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Alexei Navalny jokes in first appearance from new prison

Jailed Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny made his first public appearance in a video call, since being moved to an Arctic penal colony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eCQvoR6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Streets empty as Ecuador reels from violence

President Daniel Noboa declares a war on armed gangs after days of violence across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T50t2Oj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nigeria ivory: Elephant tusks worth $11m destroyed

Nigeria has become a hub for illegal ivory sales, with tusks smuggled in from all over the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dvwu8rL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump hearing: Judges sceptical as ex-president presents immunity defence

The justice department called the ex-president's claim of total immunity from prosecution "frightening". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bn25deg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US Moon mission has no chance of soft lunar landing

US company Astrobotic had hoped to land its Peregrine spacecraft on the Moon next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C95rH84 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Global economy set for weakest growth since pandemic, warns World Bank

Concerns over interest rates and Middle East mean the World Bank expects growth of just 2.4% in 2024. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HGgTPUB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Suspected Israeli strike in Lebanon kills senior Hezbollah commander

Hezbollah confirmed the death of Wissam Tawil, marking a further escalation of tensions with Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w9hSBuZ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Anders Breivik: Mass murderer sues Norway over prison isolation

Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in 2011, argues his prison conditions breach his human rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z4PFjQ6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

French PM Élisabeth Borne resigns ahead of expected reshuffle

Élisabeth Borne's departure comes amid reports Emmanuel Macron is set to shake up his government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FfjAeX via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Andrew Tate wins legal challenge over seized assets

The influencer and his brother are attempting to reclaim items including luxury cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d4cqSYJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Palestinians must be able to stay in Gaza - Blinken

The US secretary of state criticises Israeli ministers calling for the resettlement of Gazans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gQObHX8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins fourth term in controversial vote

Ms Hasina secures her fourth straight term after the main opposition boycotts the election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DTr1dYj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to stay grounded as inspections continue

The US aviation regulator says 171 Boeing planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied they are safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FlR56rz via Carddesignrr Background Removal

EU Council President Charles Michel to step down early

Charles Michel's decision to step down means EU leaders will need to find a replacement quickly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DfzIYwb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Japan earthquake: Woman in 90s found alive under rubble five days later

More than 120 people have been confirmed dead since Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xue1UHr via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza war: The huge challenges facing Israel's 'day after' plan

Paul Adams examines the Gaza proposal - which is little more than a series of bullet points. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uawDfEQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Climate change: Former oil executive Mukhtar Babayev to lead COP29 talks in Azerbaijan

For the second year in a row, a man with vast experience of the oil industry will head COP negotiations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GFRLN2p via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Bangladesh elections: My husband died in jail weeks before vote

The widow of an opposition worker says she believes her husband was tortured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EeML8Dx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Dog enjoys priciest meal of his life - $4,000 cash

Typically a well behaved dog, this seven-year-old chowed down on an envelope of his owners' money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CcI7f5y via Carddesignrr Background Removal

IS claims responsibility for deadly Iran bombings that killed 84

The Islamic State group says it carried out Wednesday's attack in southern Iran that killed 84 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sjKL4nF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge gets suicide net after 87 years

Families who lost loved ones at the San Francisco bridge have called for a solution for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6R1wz0W via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Saleh al-Arouri: Hamas leader's death 'won't go unpunished', says Hezbollah chief

The head of Lebanon's largest military force says the death of Saleh al-Arouri will be avenged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1dWXKRg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Francoise Bornet: Woman in Robert Doisneau’s Paris kiss photo dies aged 93

Francoise Bornet was part of a young couple who were seen embracing on the street in 1950. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dyf1Ig5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Suspects held over alleged Argentina parcel plot

Three men from Lebanon and Syria were detained in Buenos Aires, where a Jewish sporting event is under way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pQTR6Ob via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Japan Airlines: How the passenger plane burst into flames

A professor in investigating accidents tells the BBC what might have caused the plane to burst into flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6owNIWp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Turkey detains 34 on suspicion of spying for Israel

Investigators allege the suspects were planning abductions on behalf of Israeli intelligence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aVIEmZ8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Lee Jae-myung: South Korea opposition leader stabbed in Busan.

Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in his neck at a news conference during a visit to Busan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/neuEczh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Robert Pether: Australian jailed in Iraq reaches 1,000-day milestone

Robert Pether has been detained for 1,000 days, in what his family call a "hostage" situation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aUCI8L4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ethiopia signs agreement with Somaliland paving way to sea access

The prime minister of the landlocked country has said that sea access was an existential question. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PYF9qAc via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel Supreme Court strikes down judicial reforms

The controversial plans triggered nationwide protests last year against Benjamin Netanyahu's government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ibmu9KN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FO0lIDb via Carddesignrr Background Removal

New Year celebrations: How the world is welcoming 2024

People around the world gather to celebrate the new year, with fireworks shows in major cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HLYNKn3 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers

The new rules will come into effect in June and are part of an effort to ease the impact of tourism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QPFX6LK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C0F4IG1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

German and Dutch authorities fear repeat of NYE firework violence

Hundreds of people have been seen buying fireworks in Germany and the Netherlands ahead of celebrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UkrZiGa via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine war: At least 30 killed in biggest Russian bombardment yet

Moscow takes its tactic of hitting cities and suppressing Ukraine's population to a deadly new level. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zgtK9cS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tony Chung: Student activist flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK

Tony Chung told the BBC he felt he had no control over his life, with police scrutinising his every move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bKsuoyD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso

The move is the latest sign that the former French colony is pivoting towards Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5QJq6IS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Biarritz: Michelin chef quits after alleged initiation incident

A kitchen hand was reportedly tied up naked at France's luxury HĂ´tel du Palais in Biarritz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cxyozf1 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump denies bullying his way into Home Alone 2

The former US president angrily responds to comments from the film's director Chris Columbus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1IWG7No via Carddesignrr Background Removal

DR Congo elections: Fayulu's supporters clash with police in Kinshasa

Police have cracked down on an opposition protest to demand that the presidential poll be annulled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9P3ki2M via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Antony Blinken leads officials to Mexico as US seeks to stem migration

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Mexico's president as migration surges at the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tyjCwEI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'Godfather' of avocado toast chef Bill Granger dies, aged 54

He passed away in a London hospital on Christmas Day, aged 54, with his family by his side. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lbsth9G via Carddesignrr Background Removal

FBI investigate threats against Colorado judges who ruled against Donald Trump

Police say judges who ruled that Donald Trump can't run for president in Colorado are facing death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qLGvI1E via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Search resumes for Alaska woman swept under river ice

A weekend search found no trace of the woman, who entered the Eagle River near Anchorage in Alaska. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rZgaefV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns

There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WofjTum via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this'

This year's heat and drought in the Amazon intensify worries that it is approaching a tipping point. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/taSbs1D via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel Gaza war: UN says no let-up in Israeli air strikes in Gaza

A UN official speaks of "absolute carnage" after visiting a hospital with many injured in central Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mR0QXtI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found, says team

Mr Navalny's team had no contact with him for weeks and he failed to appear at several court hearings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LjFSMlE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israeli strike in Syria kills Iranian commander, Iran says

Seyyed Razi Mousavi, a key member of the Revolutionary Guards, died in an Israeli strike, Iran says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FrMZT5K via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Serbia protests: Anti-government demonstrators try to storm Belgrade City Hall

The opposition demands a re-run of last week's elections which its say were marred by fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IHNkXnS via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December

The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow's influence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VmqbFwh via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sri Lanka: Thousands arrested in week-long anti-drug operation

Almost 15,000 suspected criminals and addicts are detained in a week-long operation, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VmoPJzT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Months after attacks, Pakistan’s Christians still feel unsafe

In August, dozens of churches and houses were torched by a mob in the city of Jaranwala. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CXf4V1H via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The Ukrainian triplets born into war

Emilia, Melania and Olivia were born in Ukraine on the day Russian troops invaded in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5t9li1e via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Zhu Ling: Woman dies decades after unsolved China poisoning

Zhu Ling, 50, was poisoned with the highly toxic thallium in 1994 but no-one was ever convicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6yeJxoX via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Airbus Atlantic: 700 staff sick after Christmas dinner

It is unclear what was on the menu for the festive feast turned nightmare before Christmas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n2g7yEj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Rare video shows killer whale teaching its baby to hunt

An adult orca is seen singling out and subduing a dolphin so that its calf orca can practice its hunting techniques. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l9nb3c4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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