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Bullet holes, gutted rooms: Inside destroyed Kibbutz house

BBC correspondent Lucy Williamson is in a home from where seven people were taken hostage in Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mJf2VEc

Israel Gaza: Father loses 11 family members in one blast

Mr Khader was working at a hospital on 20 October when 11 of his family members were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/akhsyuG

King Charles speaks of 'great sorrow and regret' over British Empire 'wrongdoings'

King Charles said felt "great sorrow" for the Empire's actions during Kenya's struggle for independence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tHqKE8G

Legal row over 2,800,000% mark-up for African mask

A French couple cry foul after receiving only €150 for a mask that later fetched €4.2m at auction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JpuANmr

Ukraine war: Whole family shot dead in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town

Russian soldiers are suspected of killing nine people, including two children, in the town of Volnovakha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EXcHChF

Men's Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi wins eighth award, beating Erling Haaland to trophy

Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi beats Erling Haaland to win the Ballon d'Or for an eighth time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lV8NbHY

How social media fuelled antisemitic violence in Dagestan, Russia

Before an outburst of violence, Telegram channels spread hate speech. The BBC has tracked messages inciting the public to gather at an airport where a flight from Tel Aviv was arriving. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xncjtO2

Facebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription tier in EU

The platforms' owner Meta said its new subscription was about addressing EU concerns, rather than making money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CTDL4WM

Inside Al-Quds Hospital after nearby 'rocket attack', says Red Crescent

Footage shows the inside of a hospital in Gaza after what the Palestinian Red Crescent says was a nearby rocket attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/57wS3F1

Matthew Perry death: Stars remember 'brilliant' actor

The actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing in Friends, has been described as a "true gift to us all". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C18T6PJ

Matthew Perry's life in pictures

A look back at the Friends star's career from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DU3Pqno

Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey in Gaza row

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of behaving like a "war criminal" in its bombing of Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J1uS70W

'We will win, we will prevail', promises Israeli PM

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is launching "massive air strikes" as it expands its ground offensive in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4NHuOUj

Gaza before and after: Satellite images show destruction

Israeli aerial strikes on the Palestinian territory have reduced parts of the north to rubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GKACXw6

Could an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza meet its aims?

Israeli forces are expanding ground operations in Gaza, and their ultimate goal is to dismantle Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3RP4SUN

Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 October 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sJ0VNIA

Ukraine war: Russia executing own retreating soldiers, US says

The White House says heavy losses and poor morale are leading to mutinies in some units. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RjF7ku

Fireworks in court as Trump team calls ex-lawyer Michael Cohen a liar

Lawyers for Donald Trump tied to undermine Michael Cohen's credibility during high-stakes fraud case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tDv5EfH

Gaza's hospitals treating emergency cases only as fuel runs low

Hospitals warn that life-saving equipment will soon stop working without fuel for their generators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kq2YILr

Russia says it rehearsed 'massive' nuclear strike

The drills come as Moscow pulls out of a treaty banning physical nuclear weapons tests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0N3wv9V

Conservative Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker

Louisiana's Mike Johnson won with 220 votes in his favour in the lower chamber of Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w74TarW

British model jailed in Peru for trying to smuggle cocaine

Almost 3kg of cocaine was found in 25-year-old Modou Adams' suitcase, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jvDcIs

Israel-Gaza war: The brutal impact on Gaza's children

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the young lives shattered by violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Is2DHO

Off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines jet cites breakdown

Joseph Emerson tried to shut off fuel to the jet's engine after suffering a breakdown, court documents say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wOxafvL

Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to foreign agent charge

The US Senator is accused of using his influence and power in ways that benefitted Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qyPiQSd

BBC correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas

Our correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d7Z5Hqa

'Hamas said they wouldn’t shoot, then murdered my daughter’

A daughter killed and father abducted - and Hamas filmed the family's ordeal on Facebook live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UrX4K8t

Alarm bells ring over Kaleshwaram project after a few pillars of Medigadda barrage sink

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A pillar of the Medigadda bridge in Telangana, part of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, sank due to heavy inflows, causing traffic disruptions between Telangana and Maharashtra. The bridge suffered damage to pillars 19, 20, and 21, with suspicions of sabotage due to a loud sound before the collapse. The Telangana government has lodged a police complaint and initiated an investigation. The irrigation department has released water downstream to prevent further damage. Experts have been called in for repairs. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/cBAgyMe

Mohamed Muizzu: The Maldives' new president wants India out

In an exclusive interview, Dr Mohamed Muizzu tells the BBC he wants all Indian troops removed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FL7EsMn

Pepper X: Eating world's hottest pepper was euphoric, says creator

Ed Currie describes eating peppers "all day long", and his record-breaking feat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xpOCFeI

Why Indonesia can’t stop crocodile attacks

The country sees the most crocodile attacks in the world - and the problem could get even worse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dbYcJKj

Ukraine war: Kharkiv postal building missile strike kills six

The regional governor Oleh Syniehubov says a further 14 people have been taken to hospital with injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JV1C6p4

Palestinians under attack as settler violence surges in the West Bank

Palestinian families say they have been intimidated and displaced in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eO23pV6

Saudi prince slams Hamas, Israel and the West

Prince Turki al-Faisal's comments are a rare Arab voice of criticism of Hamas's actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PNeqEA

Czech village priest sorry for smashing pumpkins

The parish priest said he would have acted differently had he known they were carved by children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U18W4bx

BBC reports from inside destroyed Gaza neighbourhood

BBC Arabic's Adnan El-Bursh speaks to residents in a destroyed neighbourhood in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qlo65Jw

China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says

Beijing now possesses some 500 operational nuclear warheads, a new Pentagon report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wPSO9Af

Biden expected to seek $100bn for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and US border

In a rare Oval Office address, the president is also expected to seek funding for Taiwan and the US border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wleUkKp

Israel Gaza: The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says

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/mYKRE74

Julia Fox: Actress says dating Kanye West had 'red flags'

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/IFiPauH

Jim Jordan loses second vote in US House Speaker bid

Divided Republicans consider a stand-in as the Ohioan's bid to lead Congress's lower chamber falters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HEAB8Yf

Spain: More than 400 animals rescued from illegal trading network

The gang is suspected of illegally importing more than 400 animals into Spain from eastern Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xs716Ie

Inside an Israeli 'war room' on the volatile Lebanon border

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

Twitter glitch allows CIA informant channel to be hijacked

US spies and informants could have been directed to hostile nations through a CIA mistake made on X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CQYlcB

Family seeks answers after Israel kidnap live-stream horror

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/lIjV0eo

Britney Spears says she had abortion when dating Justin Timberlake

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/Vv3Bzi0

'We are not leaving' - The families who won't evacuate Gaza City

Despite a looming Israeli ground assault, many families are unwilling or unable to leave northern Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tQHY97U

Two dead in Brussels shooting

The victims, said by local media to be Swedish, were shot in the Belgian capital on Monday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vTbY5pS

Dariush Mehrjui: Iranian director and wife found dead

Authorities in Iran say the couple was found dead at home after sustaining knife wound injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LV6fKU

Polish ruling party set to lose majority - exit poll

Right-wing Law and Justice leads, the poll suggests, but may struggle to secure a third term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HJRUI5

Gaza doctor: We consume a month’s medical supplies a day

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/d7EFhpT

One week in Gaza: 'There are no safe places here'

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/A9luaJz

'I don't eat or sleep' says husband of new mother missing after Hamas attacks

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/Pwal8Km

Watch: Skies darken during annular solar eclipse

Stargazers witness a spectacular celestial event in parts of the US, Central and South America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vnQPkgu

BBC in Khan Younis: The scene is tragic

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/QICM0yc

CCTV shows how Hamas militants broke into Be'eri kibbutz

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/147hmlj

Israel-Gaza conflict proves treacherous ground for US politicians

Turbulence caused by the fighting in the Middle East could upend the 2024 presidential race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oz6ySh7

France raises security level after school knife attack

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/Qxu4crN

US $6bn deal with Iran under scrutiny in wake of Hamas attack on Israel

President Biden has faced pressure to hold the funds amid claims Tehran instigated the Hamas attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K8nRPI9

New Zealand election: Disillusioned voters eye shift away from the left

Three years on from Jacinda Ardern's sweeping victory, polls indicate voters will desert Labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cv6d2lL

HC defers Singareni union polls to Dec 27

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The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) trade union elections in Hyderabad have been postponed until December 27. The Telangana high court granted the state government and SCCL management permission to delay the union elections until after the completion of the assembly polls and the declaration of results. The Singareni union polls are considered to be significant as the over 50,000 workforce could influence the outcome of 13 assembly seats in the coal belt region. The court has requested an undertaking from the government to ensure law and order during the elections. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/uHr65Gw

Disney 100: Animation boss Jennifer Lee says strike could halt production

The director of Frozen warns strikes may hit Disney animation production by the end of this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j2rMvQR

Madonna's Celebration Tour: Greatest hits show to feature more than 40 songs

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/6ZbmneU

Matt Gaetz got what he wanted in removing US Speaker. Now what?

The right-wing Republican helped orchestrate the downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LxU76qT

Slovakia elections: Populist winner signs deal to form coalition government

Robert Fico - who pledged to end support for Ukraine - has teamed up with a centre-left and nationalist party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VpUJiAa

Israel hostage crisis is every government's worst nightmare

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/iI98PgT

Birkenstock: Once-uncool sandal maker now worth billions

As the German sandal maker lists publicly, are the best days of the centuries-old brand behind it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qvk63iW

Matty Healy defends Malaysia kiss during 1975 concert in Dallas

The 1975 frontman read a prepared speech from his phone as the Dallas crowd cheered and applauded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cl46GOP

Pumpkin weighing 2,749lb squashes world record

After watering his gourd 12 times a day since April, a teacher wins the world championships in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AMa4di1

'Where do we go?' - Nowhere safe in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify

Rimal, Gaza City's wealthiest area, was a safe haven before a wave of Israeli strikes overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J5zpbIM

Kibbutz Kfar Aza: Hamas killed whole families

The BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen has visited the village Kfar Aza - the site of a massacre committed by Hamas near the border with Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m7Tfd9H

Hyderabad takes lead in luxury home supply, sets record in Q3 of 2023

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Hyderabad has emerged as the leader in luxury housing among the top seven cities in India, with over 14,000 luxury homes launched in the third quarter of 2023. This accounted for nearly half of the total luxury home supply in the top cities. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) followed with 7,830 luxury home launches, while the National Capital Region (NCR) saw one-fourth of Hyderabad's supply. The demand for luxury homes has increased post-pandemic, with homebuyers seeking bigger homes and high-end amenities. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/wWxup87

Telangana to vote on November 30; counting December 3

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The stage is set for a fierce triangular battle in the upcoming Telangana assembly elections. The incumbent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is relying on welfare schemes and the popularity of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, while the resurgent Congress aims to capitalize on anti-incumbency sentiment. The BJP is leveraging the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Political analysts predict intense allegations and counter-allegations, along with the possibility of defections and sabotage. The BRS is taking the first-mover advantage by announcing candidates and releasing its manifesto early. The elections will be held on November 30, with results declared on December 3. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/eapjIkn

Hijack hoax: Drama at Hyderabad airport after mail warns of 'ISI plot'

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An anonymous email warning of a plan to hijack a flight to Dubai led to a high alert at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. The email claimed that an Indian informant of Pakistan's spy agency ISI was involved in the plot. The flight was eventually cancelled and passengers were screened for suspects. Three passengers and a woman were detained for questioning, but the email was later confirmed to be a hoax. Police are now investigating the sender of the email. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/yzoVp9M

Sikkim: Deadly Indian glacial lake flash flood exposes lack of warning system

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

Supernova festival: How massacre unfolded from verified video and social media

The footage that shows joy turning to horror at an Israeli music festival in the desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a1hxgRo

Poll pressure: BJP directs its MPs & MLAs to contest for T'gana assembly

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T'gana's first govt-run IVF facility opens at Gandhi Hosp, two more to come up

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The Telangana government has launched the state's first state-run high-end In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) facility for childless couples at Gandhi Hospital. The clinic, costing 5 crore, aims to provide a range of procedures to help couples struggling with infertility. Two more IVF clinics are set to open in the coming months. The move comes as studies show that 15% of couples in the reproductive age are facing difficulties in conceiving. The clinic has been hailed as a historic milestone and an example for the nation to follow. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/VmuAp3d

Loud explosion heard in Gaza halts BBC journalist's on air report

Rushdi Abu Alouf was speaking to the BBC News Channel when a loud explosion was heard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WsueTt2

Sarah Sunny: How India's first deaf lawyer made history in Supreme Court

Sarah Sunny made history after she became India's first deaf lawyer in the Supreme Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Py5miBp

‘I feel hopeless': Living in a country on the brink

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/LnXZ3PU

Bavaria election results: Scholz coalition dealt a blow

Conservative and right-wing gains in Bavaria and Hesse will be felt across Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q8R9AJU

Joe Biden sends military aid to Israel after Hamas attack

The US president says he condemns the "unprecedented and appalling assault" by Hamas militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Me3TENV

Congress leader booked for 'bribing' voters

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Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8mZ1srO

Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U7nv8pP

People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

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/hKUjpbD

US Speaker race a choice between chaos and convention

Both Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are staunch conservatives - but have wildly different styles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zLr7QdZ

Liberia election: George Weah faces demands for war crimes court

The former football star is running for a second term but faces demands for a war crimes court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ApB3g2j

Week in pictures: 30 September - 6 October 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E9IFw2u

Can India cricketers win World Cup for a billion fans?

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/giYp6Ce

Over 115 bodies ‘improperly’ stored at 'green' Colorado funeral home

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/bNCXHoM

180kg Fred caught after going wild in the city

Colorado officials say he is "always hungry" and "loves his belly scratches". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X2RUMgT

Talks after US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone in Syria

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/OtAEXBy

World Gymnastics Championships: Simone Biles makes history with women's all-around gold

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/JHAiWOg

Retired US Army sergeant arrested for alleges attempts to spy for China

Joseph Schmidt allegedly searched for information on online spy forums and how spies are recruited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kp2xZjq

Africa's week in pictures: 29 September-5 October 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6fvCcq5

New York City rat takes road trip to wedding

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

Fire breaks out at Ryder Cup venue in Rome

Video from the Italian fire brigade shows smoke at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u5meFC9

New York subway gunman sentenced to life in prison

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/zcP9y8B

Police rescue man handcuffed by fake officer

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/923Lxrc

How China is fighting in the grey zone against Taiwan

China is flexing its military muscles short of a full-blown war - and that is part of the strategy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ABPUM5J

Bears, birds and kangaroos: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

A selection of finalists in this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/90V3o2e

Voice referendum: Indigenous rights vote is a reckoning for Australia

A historic vote on whether to elevate First Nations voices is forcing Australia to examine its past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QgZyFfD

Sam Bankman-Fried: FTX crypto empire 'built on lies' - prosecutors

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yVXwEQt

Venice bus crash: The heroes who pulled survivors from burning wreck

The two men say they have not slept since the tourist bus plunged off a bridge and caught fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ap2lH7X

India-China feud keeps international planes out of Nepal airport

Nepal has spent millions constructing a new airport in hopes of boosting tourism - but no-one is coming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZBz1Kbu

Donald Trump: Judge issues gag order on former president in NY fraud case

The ex-president attacked the judge's clerk in a social media post which was removed after the order. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KtHyWn8

Ros Atkins on... Why Hunter Biden is in trouble

The BBC's analysis editor examines the first ever criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rZw48IT

France: Bedbugs crawl across train seat and in sofa

Infestations of bedbugs have been found in homes and on public transport in cities across France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fv2gklN

Ukraine war: Burger King still open in Russia despite pledge to exit

The owner of the fast-food brand says there are "no new updates" on its pledge to leave Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/01Je5XE

Fact-checking Trump's claims about New York fraud trial

Outside court, Mr Trump raged against the prosecutor and judge. We took a closer look at what he said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yAVY4ov

Courtroom tensions simmer as Trump trial kicks off

Despite Mr Trump's inflammatory comments, few tensions emerged as sentencing kicked off in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1dhNqH2

Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?

The UN approves the offer to send 1,000 police officers but many question their suitability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ErpPFVR

Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds

The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RJbYyhQ

Telangana: Four-year-old girl electrocuted in Nizamabad

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When the father was busy picking goods, the four-year-old opened the refrigerator and was electrocuted. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/hScXrQ5

Why government shutdowns seem to only happen in US

Government shutdowns have become a frequent - and protracted - uniquely American problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ipUDfVA

Mexico church: Many trapped after Tamaulipas roof collapse

The roof fell in during a baptism at an afternoon mass, local media reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hS24Ngy

Gabon's predators on the pitch: Inside a paedophile football scandal

BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qba3rXi

Las Vegas Sphere: Look inside the new venue for the first time

Rock band U2 headline the new ball-shaped venue as it finally opens its doors to the public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8XG4vNw

Ten Cuban migrants hiding in truck die in Mexico accident

At least 17 others are injured after the vehicle flipped over on a motorway in Chiapas state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EoPK2Oc

Senegal's navy intercepts boats carrying 600 would-be migrants

They were attempting the treacherous crossing to Spain's Canary Islands - a gateway to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q5CMBmL