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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/lAJhxnt

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/NP6wTHQ

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/cKQMqW3

Adam Johnson: Nottingham Panthers forward dies after neck cut in Challenge Cup match

Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson dies after suffering a cut to his neck from a skate in a Challenge Cup match against the Sheffield Steelers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x920cmQ

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/AEs7c8j

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/K0wx5bk

Matthew Perry's life in pictures

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

New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Springboks win record fourth Rugby World Cup title

South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DmcgoFz

Mike Pence: Former US Vice President withdraws from 2024 presidential race

The former US vice president says he has "no regrets" after ending his bid to be the Republican nominee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FiIelP4

'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/PLwA06y

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/meO3gCl

Mahua Moitra: The firebrand Indian MP in ‘cash-for-query’ scandal

Mahua Moitra is known to ask tough questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yWonE2P

Neuschwanstein: US man charged over deadly attack at famed German castle

The suspect is accused of pushing two women into a ravine at Neuschwanstein Castle and raping one of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qpmyfbj

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/RhonsBG

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/ZwjXnQD

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/om8nLBa

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/CPuTGyv

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

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on how the Israel-Gaza war is affecting children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bhIYZwm

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC With Generative AI Features, Wi-Fi 7, 240 FPS Gaming Support Launched

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'Super fog': At the scene of deadly 158-car pile-up near New Orleans

Video shows a trail of burnt-out cars and mangled metal caused by a "super fog" near New Orleans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rv4g8iz

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/p2OmD6t

Sea-level rise: West Antarctic ice shelf melt 'unavoidable'

Future sea-level rise may have been underestimated, a new study warns, with more melt "locked in". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lwmN2FQ

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/VYH6vMh

'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/Kh2DHVx

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/q8GIBFe

ISRO Successfully Launches Gaganyaan Test Flight Abort Mission

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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/8yq6ZOw

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/2j75ump

Israel-Gaza war: UN agencies call for Gaza ceasefire as aid arrives

A joint statement from Unicef, the World Food Programme and the WHO calls the situation "catastrophic". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z2xDHSO

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/7PseH4k

OnePlus Open Global Launch Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, What to Expect

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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/rV47q9u

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/2ndwsKc

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/r4UzJut

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/prdb8UM

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/t2cN1e6

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/ju3lx7D

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/nj6IHYu

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/PHD590F

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/Do5Yyj3

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/JzM8XPe

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/y4tbd8L

Britney Spears says she had abortion with Justin Timberlake when 17

The pop star was 17 and dating Justin Timberlake at the time, according to extracts from her memoir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5HVTxLA

'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/DyiqVjc

Brussels shooting: Suspect at large after two killed in Belgian capital

The victims were shot close to the city centre on Monday evening and the gunman is at large, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1CoYQMi

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/JokizIx

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/58oAcLw

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/nvqNF24

'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/9UWl2bn

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/2UhuL74

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/K2PJ8Rt

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/TSrtRFO

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/a8j2fHb

France raises security level after school knife attack

France raises its security alert to the highest level, following the death of a teacher stabbed at a high school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MI38wuG

Smartwatch Magic Unveiled: Explore Croma's Festive Collection

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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/4bZRKA3

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/WbogkXA

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/n68bJgk

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/RnmkEqY

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/0yjbUx7

'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/rOBZqUK

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/UzuFAIM

Google Pixel 8a With Curved Edges, Dual Rear Cameras Spotted in Leaked Renders

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Man who crashed car into China embassy shot dead in US

A police statement said the unidentified man was shot and killed after officers arrived at the scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UTy0PjN

How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians

New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yLWvV0q

Biden interviewed by probe into handling of classified files

President Biden has been interviewed by the special counsel investigating classified files found in his home and office from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zcUrKx9

RFK Jr declares 'independence' from America's two political parties

The lawyer and anti-vaccination activist announced his run for US president as an independent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yMDKeX3

President Joe Biden's foreign policy upended by Hamas attack

Fears of a wider conflict and a possible distraction from the war in Ukraine could influence the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IDO6sUF

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/5ibQ9H1

Must-Have Appliances For Every Home at Croma

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Kiptum shatters marathon record and moves within reach of two-hour mark

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5YMQmIF

Oil prices rally on fear of Middle East supply disruptions

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices jumped by 4% in Asian trading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sQf72wG

Five female MCs who changed hip-hop? Eve makes her choice

The history of hip-hop is dominated by men but a new BBC documentary sets out to correct the record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lGewhDW

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/IVEzy7a

‘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/UC03N4g

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/kmpJLQ0

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/gTDZeyE

Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/syKxd7A

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/Cie63TQ

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/Yiq2xfh

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/IhMcGFs

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Here are Top Smart TV Deals You Shouldn't Miss

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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/z4SIdn1

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/9upZwHg

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/zL41yUB

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 Sale Goes Live: Best Offers on Smartphones, Electronics

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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/sy3outd

iPhone 15 and Spigen Accessories: A Match Made in Tech Heaven

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OnePlus 11, 11R, Nord 3 and More OnePlus Devices Now Available With Discounts: All Details

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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/pn0yoZF

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/muLJ8EZ

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/kQjszmI

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/URiewJC

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/MgxSe7U

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/dhrM6V7

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/RCezb1L

Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto fraud trial opens in NY

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pYAyvz4

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/KRe5D8x

Australian towns battle fire and flood back to back

The nation has reeled from disaster to disaster in recent years, as it feels the effects of climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ex7IilM

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/xhjefpE

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/xUrbtSy

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/SKcBnik

Venice bus crash: At least 20 dead as vehicle plunges from bridge in Mestre

The bus crashed off an overpass in the Mestre district on the mainland, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wnDI4lK

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/HTAUJ6Z

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/IJTgtX5

Double rainbow and lightning strikes caught on camera

Stunning cell phone video captured a meteorological phenomenon: lightning beside a double rainbow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KTbZq5D

Can India-Europe corridor rival China's Belt and Road?

The new corridor was announced on the sidelines of the G20 summit, but challenges remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ksMVxDH

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/0C13wc4

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/JtpFs5M

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/UDiM8Wc

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/WHhUeiE

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/2cQ9jum

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

They were attempting the dangerous crossing to the Canary Islands, a gateway to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UMQPNhy

Nigeria's President Tinubu increases wages as national strike looms

The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BmGAdz0

World Cup 2023: Can India shed the chokers tag in big cricket tournaments?

Since 2013, India started favourites, only to flop in the knock-out stage or finals of ICC tournaments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xF8Czqn

It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan

As bear attacks rise in Japan's sparsely populated villages, robot wolves have become a solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kWledh

Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ogEB2M8

US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

House lawmakers approve a temporary funding solution - which excludes new aid for Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Puv4mos