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Firefighters crawl to rescue deer stuck on frozen lake

A stag in Minnesota was stranded on thin ice until a rescue team stepped in - on all fours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TKUhgos

Israel recalls ambassador in war spat with Spain PM Pedro Sánchez

Pedro Sánchez deepens a row, saying he has "serious doubts" Israel is complying with humanitarian law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/63Wmhs0

Japan asks US to stop flying Osprey military aircrafts after deadly crash

An Osprey military aircraft came down off the coast of Yakushima, killing one crew member from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YJMHp9Z

South African man jailed for inciting pro-Jacob Zuma riot in 2021

The former security guard is the first person to be convicted over the unrest in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YRNItZ

Sticky Vicky: Legendary Benidorm dancer dies aged 80

The X-rated performer had a legendary status among Brits travelling to the Spanish resort on holiday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uM2SfqD

Pope Francis cancels COP28 visit due to illness

The Pope, 86, was due to begin a three-day visit to Dubai on Friday but has lung inflammation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z68G25w

Yoga sect leader Gregorian Bivolaru and followers arrested in France

Police raided the group, which is being investigated for rape, kidnapping, abuse and trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XH4wlGk

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers free 41 trapped workers

The workers were stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RgYJ7zt

Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row

The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BEevTXf

Imran Khan's former adviser suffers acid attack in UK

Mirza Shahzad Akbar said the chemical missed his eyes but caused injuries on his body. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RTiZPQ7

Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UdhyF70

Ancient Ukraine treasures returned after court battle

Golden helmets and precious gems are sent to Kyiv after a 10-year row with Russia over their ownership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FBmnbR0

Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X

Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a3jwin1

Davis Cup final 2023: Italy beat Australia to win first title for 47 years

Jannik Sinner beats Alex de Minaur in straight sets to secure Italy's first Davis Cup title for 47 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZQhgiAR

Israel-Gaza: Four-year-old girl among released hostages

Avigail Idan, who turned four while she was held hostage by Hamas, was among nine children released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z7oT9FJ

Dozens kidnapped by motorcycle 'bandits' in north Nigeria

At least 100 are abducted over an unpaid "tax" the gunmen had imposed on villagers, residents say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8LXQKOe

BCs happy after BJP's decision on CM: Modi

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Italy rallies to condemn violence against women draw huge crowds

Crowds gathered in major cities after a the killing of a student sent shockwaves across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dukzZ6c

Cong, BRS trade cuss words, get EC notice

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France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oAxjEGf

Dublin riot 'saw most riot police deployed in Irish state history'

Ireland's leader Leo Varadkar says about 500 people rioted after a knife attack in the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YIATDNB

Dublin violence: Vehicles set alight and fireworks thrown at police

Other video shared on social media showed people throwing fireworks at police and setting cars of fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uCf7QoZ

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Annual event stars SpongeBob and minor protest

This year's Macy's event in Manhattan was briefly disrupted by a small pro-Palestinian demonstration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dteAyMT

Guns N' Roses Axl Rose accused of 1989 sexual assault in lawsuit

In a lawsuit, model Sheila Kennedy accused the rock star of violently attacking her over 30 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5yQAsJ2

Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Wilders ahead - exit poll

Veteran populist Geert Wilders is set to secure most seats, says an Ipsos exit poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7g3p05W

Russia sending migrants to our border, Estonia says

Finland already says it is sealing most of its Russian border after migrants were encouraged to cross. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KNRWxZD

Vehicle explodes on bridge between US and Canada

The FBI describes the situation as "very fluid" on the US-Canada bridge near Niagara Falls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/InQbiEy

Video shows car interior mauled by a trapped bear

Wildlife officials in Colorado say the animal likely entered the vehicle searching for food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x1ZJLut

World’s first 3D printed temple comes up in Telangana's Siddipet

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The temple, which has been built by Hyderabad Apsuja Infratech in collaboration with additive manufacturing solutions provider Simpliforge Creations, took about three months to 3D print. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/arboCK5

US says Israel hostage deal 'closer than ever'

A deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza is "closer than ever before", a senior US official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fy1zo02

Trump seeks to halt gag order in election meddling case

Mr Trump's gag order in DC 'sets a terrible precedent' for restricting speech, his attorney argues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/clJ0G8C

BBC assesses footage of hostages and tunnels released by Israel

BBC Verify assesses footage of a tunnel and hostages released by Israel to prove Hamas used Gaza's al-Shifa hospital as a command centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kewKMnJ

Evacuated premature babies arrive at Gaza hospital

The babies were moved from al-Shifa hospital to receive urgent care in a neonatal intensive care unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JbfeZvh

ATP Finals 2023 results: Novak Djokovic beats Jannik Sinner to win title

Novak Djokovic wins a record seventh ATP Finals title with a dominant victory over Jannik Sinner in Turin from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x6ZD1h

Yemen's Houthi rebels hijack cargo ship in Red Sea

The Iran-backed rebels say the vessel is Israeli - a claim denied by Israel which blames Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TJXs3lM

Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction

The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and is expected to fetch up to €800,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/isj9YyQ

Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro concert after death of fan

The US pop star says she is putting safety first after temperatures in the Brazilian city reached 39.1C. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JvQAiVf

March reaches Jerusalem calling for release of Israeli hostages

Protesters walked from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, before demonstrating at the Israeli prime minister's residence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/buUDtVZ

Hundreds leave Gaza's al-Shifa hospital as many feared killed at UN shelter

Israel denied forcing people out of al-Shifa on foot and did not confirm it had hit al-Fakhoura shelter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b5UjD2e

Israel says it will allow two trucks of fuel a day into Gaza

The UN warned yesterday it may have to suspend all of its activities in Gaza due to the lack of fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4PMTos8

Ukraine war: Marines gain riverbank foothold but front lines barely move

Marines talk of progress on "several bridgeheads" but soldiers talk of fatigue at the front. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mn4o6sh

Canadian man guilty of Muslim family's murders in Ontario

Four members of the Afzaal family died after they were deliberately run over with a truck in Ontario. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VYGbhx7

Gaza faces communications blackout due to lack of fuel

Israel defends blocking fuel deliveries, as the UN warns this could lead to a breakdown of civil order. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5wmBoTH

Iceland volcano: Peninsula faces 'decades' of instability

Eruptions on the south-western Reykjanes Peninsula may mark a new cycle, warn Icelandic meteorologists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yqtbeJi

Canadian killed family to make Muslims fearful, jury hears

Prosecutors say Nathaniel Veltman wanted to send "a brutal message" to other white nationalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DthlzWa

Plane forced to return to airport after horse escapes crate

"We have a horse problem" -The jet was flying to Belgium when an equine passenger escaped its crate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OVRlYDB

Ros Atkins on... Do the rules of war protect hospitals?

The BBC's Analysis editor looks at how the rules of war apply to hospitals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A028uJP

Tapfumaneyi Masaya: Abducted Zimbabwe opposition activist found dead

The targeting of Tapfumaneyi Masaya is part of a series of kidnappings of activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZnpGMUl

Gaza hospital unable to bury dead bodies, WHO says

The World Health Organization says al-Shifa hospital is "nearly a cemetery" as fighting rages around it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/finxcql

US stamp sells for a record-breaking $2m

Known for its rarity and unintentional printing error, the Inverted Jenny stamp dates back to 1918. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cvfl1rn

Hungary theatre chief offers to quit after Romeo and Juliet accident

Two actors are in a serious condition following the accident during Romeo and Juliet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tuNBrPa

DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack

Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/75xyI23

Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean

The service members died in a helicopter crash in a region where the US has boosted operations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FtCMViO

Spain's conservatives rally against deal with Catalan separatists

Protests denounce a deal with Catalan separatists aimed at securing a new term for the Socialist PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZKfsmXW

Sub-quotas to have wider impact across the country, face legal test

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The sub-categorization of SCs and STs, which first emerged in 1975, could have significant implications if pursued by the Modi government. The idea was previously struck down by the Supreme Court in 2006, which ruled that only the President had the authority to create sub-categories. However, the Punjab government reintroduced the preference in reservation to Valmikis and Mazhabis in 2006, an act that was subsequently struck down by the Punjab and Haryana high court in 2010. The appeal is currently pending in the Supreme Court. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/6jymFXe

French march against antisemitism shakes up far right and far left

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen plans to rally alongside major political parties but the far left refuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YUT8v4R

Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case

Two weeks of testimony from Donald Trump and his family has hurt his case, say lawyers watching. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L0uphEa

Macron calls on Israel to stop killing Gaza's women and babies

In an exclusive BBC interview, the French president said a ceasefire would be in Israel's interest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rRfjpw2

Grammy Awards 2024: Taylor Swift breaks nomination record

Swift has become the first songwriter to receive seven song of the year nominations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fq3PjrQ

Gucci and Moschino designer Davide Renne dies aged 46

Davide Renne, ex-head of women's wear at Gucci, joined Moschino as creative director just nine days ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mhsu9v

Belgium detains two far-right terror suspects

Allegations against the pair include "recruiting people with the aim of committing terrorist crimes". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cwAFxOH

Japan volcano: Plumes of smoke as new island emerges after eruption

The island has already shrunk slightly as waves hit the "crumbly" formation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0lmLRWd

Israel-Gaza war: Dead bodies and tanks on road south as people flee

BBC Verify has been looking at video, listening to eyewitnesses and analysing satellite images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pgqbo75

British nationals and dependents stopped from leaving Gaza with families

Two men say Egypt sent them back to a warzone after they waited for days at the Rafah crossing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OxDN5ay

President Biden's son Hunter and brother James subpoenaed in impeachment probe

Republicans are looking into the family's business dealings in their impeachment probe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UnsAEmi

Hamburg: Children detained over threats at two schools

Four children aged 12 to 14 are picked up by police in Germany along with two apparent toy guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jHFwPU6

Israel-Gaza war: Civilians leave northern Gaza along evacuation corridor

For several hours, hundreds of people were on the move, some on carts pulled by donkeys but most on foot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gIA9McN

Gaza journalist killed alongside 42 relatives, news agency says

Mohammad Abu Hasira's death comes as a watchdog says the past month has been the most deadly for journalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X9GnoPH

Hamas leader refuses to acknowledge killing of civilians in Israel

Deputy political leader Moussa Abu Marzouk says Hamas will release hostages only if Israel stops fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iCUDahm

Jenni Hermoso: Spain forward received threats amid Luis Rubiales kiss scandal

Jenni Hermoso says she "received threats" amid the controversy of Luis Rubiales kissing her on the lips during the World Cup trophy presentation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SLTqIav

Israel-Gaza: The devastating effects of war on Gaza's children

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the children suffering in Gaza, and the impact the war is having on them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DVZH79n

Narges Mohammadi: Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate begins hunger strike

Narges Mohammadi is being denied medical care in jail for refusing to wear a hijab, her family says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zgHDtOp

Footballer Díaz begs father's ELN kidnappers to free him

Colombian-born Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz begs for his father's kidnappers to free him immediately. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gzDOY3b

Foreign Gaza evacuees have 72 hours to leave Egypt

The deadline means people with non-British family who need to apply for UK visas risk overstaying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z8YXatT

Ukraine war: Military chiefs in Kyiv under pressure over deadly Russian strike

President Zelensky demands answers after Russia hits Ukrainian soldiers said to be at an award ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0TNVeCl

Four surprises that could upend the 2024 US election

A year ahead of the US presidential election, and anything could happen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BGDgjH9

Rema, the Afrobeats star who does not intend to calm down

The meteoric rise of a Nigerian Afrobeats star prepared to hustle his way to global domination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/57nzFwc

Hostage situation at Germany's Hamburg airport - police

Special forces are deployed after reports that an armed man with a child drove through an airport gate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aOZMAoU

Israel-Gaza war: Ceasefire would allow Hamas to regroup, says Blinken

The US Secretary of State says such a step would allow Hamas to carry out further attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1XDzVC4

Moment cars swept away by floodwaters as Storm Ciarán hits Italy

Storm Ciarán brought the heaviest rain to hit Tuscany in 50 years, with more forecast for the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pjrDM9N

Tycoon Kaoru Nakajima hires iconic Palermo opera for birthday bash

Japanese businessman Kaoru Nakajima has reportedly spent a fortune renting the Sicilian city's swankiest spots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VG9kh4C

Gaza reporter removes protective vest after learning of colleague's death on air

A journalist working for Palestine TV was killed in a strike on Gaza, his network said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V389gRj

Nigeria's House of Representatives reject plan to buy presidential yacht

A senior lawmaker announced the decision after a public outcry over plans to spend $6m on the yacht. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/16whBUq

US President Joe Biden calls for 'pause' in Israel-Gaza conflict

He was responding to a heckler's demand for a ceasefire in a war which has claimed thousands of lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lZxgkuY

Footballer Díaz's father 'kidnapped by rebels'

Luis Manuel Díaz was seized by armed men at a petrol station on Saturday in his Colombian hometown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UJKSHwj

'I simply don’t want to die at 24' - Gaza woman trapped at Rafah crossing

Tala Abu Nahleh and her family recount their harrowing experience as they desperately try to cross into Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tv9q0UN

Why France's Emmanuel Macron is courting Central Asia

Uranium is of interest to Paris, unsure about its supply of the fuel after a coup in Niger in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/390HViN