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What did ICJ ruling mean in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

The ICJ ruling has come under intense scrutiny, centring on the word "plausible". What did the court mean? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lGFY4ZB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive

It says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PwWEa8u via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israeli protesters block aid trucks destined for Gaza

Unverified video shows protesters throwing food packages onto the ground before stomping on them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F16Sjsd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israeli minister attacks Netanyahu over Gaza future

There are growing signs of divisions within Israel's war cabinet over who should government Gaza after the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9EHKmfL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

After six months, Dutch parties reach government deal

Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders says he and three other leaders have agreed terms for a coalition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1u8KWyR via Carddesignrr Background Removal

German far-right politician guilty of using Nazi slogan

Höcke has led the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) regional branch in Thuringia since the party was founded in 2013 from BBC News https://ift.tt/07wt8u3 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Blinken visits during moment of peril for Ukraine

The front line has turned from a relative stalemate to a major Russian offensive in a week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2YE1rHx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nobel Prize winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

Canadian writer Alice Munro was known as the "master of the contemporary short story". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qI2JlRd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Why has Putin removed key ally as defence minister?

Steve Rosenberg considers possible reasons behind Sergei Shoigu's replacement in the middle of a war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aGxgcHT via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Dissident filmmaker flees Iran after jail sentence

Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced over his new film, which is to be premiered at the Cannes festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5uMlUwa via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Students walk out at Seinfeld graduation speech

Pro-Palestinian students booed the comedian who has been a vocal supporter of Israel during the war in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8B6O0pL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tunisia lawyer arrested during live news broadcast

There has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jiLIaQg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Children killed as bomb falls near Sudan hospital - MSF

The battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Aevjt5g via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/frLG6c7 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US says Israel may have breached international law using American weapons

Report says it is "reasonable to assess" there have been breaches in Gaza, but admits it does not have "complete information". from BBC News https://ift.tt/uOZWSPk via Carddesignrr Background Removal

These solar flares may lead to rare Northern Lights

Unusual geomagnetic storms may make aurora borealis visible in places where it is not usually seen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jMHaEpl via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mbappe announces he will leave Paris St-Germain

France striker Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris St-Germain at the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T4BQMg2 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

At least 50 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding

More than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z06sARd via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Passengers flee burning plane that skidded off runway

Footage posted to social media shows chaotic scenes in Senegal's capital, Dakar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wxAOE6K via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Panama Papers law firm founder Ramón Fonseca dies

The 71-year-old died in hospital while awaiting a verdict in his money-laundering trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/08qKPv9 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

UN says 80,000 have fled Rafah as strikes intensify

Israeli tanks reportedly mass close to built-up areas of the south Gaza city amid constant shelling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B5GVLQm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Brazil floods: 'We've never experienced anything like it'

Residents of the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre describe the devastation caused by recent floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7AHZS2t via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine’s power plants

BBC Verify has been tracking Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FvVTwIx via Carddesignrr Background Removal

‘Sustainable calm’ proposal splits Israel and Hamas

Israel says it has four issues with the draft ceasefire deal - including an end to war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cb4GQr0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Slovakia hit by wave of bomb threats

Police in Slovakia are investigating more than 1,000 bomb threats to schools and other institutions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Jmh1I8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images

Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n45xgOD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft

The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4GLeYUo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Gazans celebrate after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire

Video shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GLrVDeq via Carddesignrr Background Removal

From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics

Politicians are roping in influencers to woo voters like never before. But is this a good thing? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bv4ar3q via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Why France is finding vegan croissants hard to stomach

The idea of butter-free patisseries appeals to some but horrifies dairy farmers and traditionalists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gkgr3Aw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security

The celebration of pop is set to take place amid protests at Israel's involvement in the competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HvJlL7S via Carddesignrr Background Removal

German election candidate attacked on campaign

Matthias Ecke was seriously injured after being kicked and hit in a suspected politically-motivated attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a4Q31Db via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mexico authorities find three bodies in search for tourists

Bodies are found in the search for two missing Australian brothers and an American. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ujh69rB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Palestinian doctor dies in Israeli prison

Israeli authorities said they were investigating the death of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Adnan Al-Bursh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ywSbAsU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Dam bursts and death toll rises in Brazil floods

More than 30 people have been killed and 60 are missing in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q2bjqkW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Governments not protecting press freedom, report says

Governments are failing to protect journalism from political attacks, according to Reporters Without Borders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/78JtZGR via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Nigerian paints nails for three days in world record bid

The 19-year-old technician says she painted 4,000 nails in an attempt to break the world record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rrhxm6d via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Alarm in Israel at reports of possible ICC legal action over Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu has called reports of possible International Criminal Court action "an outrage". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Eqnks0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Police clear out UCLA's pro-Palestinian encampment

Officers in riot gear tore down makeshift barriers and set off flash bangs as they dismantled the site. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IaiQCco via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Two Republicans join Democrats to repeal law brought back to life by state's supreme court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DluBJxg via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Russians flock to see captured Western tanks

The exhibition was on display in Moscow's Victory Park, it included British hardware given to Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dPgJD35 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Blinken says 'time is now' for Israel-Hamas deal in Gaza

Hamas has not yet responded to the latest proposal, which reportedly includes a 40-day ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DU5WK7c via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

The US president made fun of his and Donald Trump's age at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qkCsvnm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

North Carolina police officers remembered as heroes

They were killed when a suspect with an automatic AR-15 "fired several rounds in a matter of seconds". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lu0EM8i via Carddesignrr Background Removal

More than 100 arrested in Spain over WhatsApp scam

A gang of scammers stole almost a million euros pretending to be relatives in distress, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ugr3O6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

How Gaza campus protests spread across the US

What started a week ago at Columbia University has led to hundreds of arrests at multiple college campuses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i92Lxf4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/frXhs3E via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal

A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p0h4cgf via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes". from BBC News https://ift.tt/JPuBHCG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'Invisible in our own country': Being Muslim in Modi's India

Since Narendra Modi's BJP took power in 2014, India's 200 million Muslims have faced turmoil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qpnK3GN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O2NYCdp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ysNcUt6 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Possible Trump VP pick defends killing her dog

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recalls shooting a dog and a goat in a soon-to-be released memoir. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k5lj0zR via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US teacher accused of racist deepfake of principal

The Baltimore-area principal was placed on leave and received death threats over the hoax clip. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E1dSnWu via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ellen DeGeneres: I got kicked out of showbusiness

DeGeneres returns to the spotlight with a new stand-up show - two years after her talk show ended. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LoIfiJQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots

The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DblmO9U via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Arsenic-laced books removed from French library

The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZRqlJvn via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

It was the chamber's third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban. Now the senate must vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mfv3x8F via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Top Russian defence official accused of taking bribes

Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov is remanded in custody in a rare case against a high-ranking official. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6sEiuTK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Spain's PM halts public duties as wife faces inquiry

Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mIhMYN2 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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