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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/Q1jXDSc

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/0aHRfPv

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/5EsjkZ4

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/GVE5cu0

Major Gaza protests at US universities

Protests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G0HC9cO

Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities

Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NngZWh7

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/j7ct4eb

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/BEcJl2j

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/ANh2YDu

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/TEQgp8b

Girl, 7, among five dead on Channel migrant boat

French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ECSPdu6

Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c3gbi2y

Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario

Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BkpUhD6

What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?

The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XETfbl2

TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'

The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e0x15ZG

BBC reporter at Trump trial as man sets himself on fire

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UmdIoX5

US Speaker may pay political price for Ukraine deal

Republican Mike Johnson can savour a hard-fought victory, but hard-line colleagues are plotting to oust him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gX3Kypu

Watch US House pass critical Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Kyiv faces a weapons shortage in its fight against Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HuVRUO4

Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x5Q4AvY

Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine

Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NafJ3Ly

BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran

Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P3OKwJT

Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping

The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014 from BBC News https://ift.tt/nIWdeoY

Iran morality police arrest dead protester's sister, family says

Aida Shakarami was detained for allegedly violating the compulsory hijab laws, her mother says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ihlV3Dt

Arrest over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky

Prosecutors say the man was tasked with getting information on an airport used by Ukraine's leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Otl1Xi8

Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dctB5iv

Runaway circus elephant stops traffic in Montana

Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6nNdPxT

Prehistoric sea reptile 'twice as long as bus'

Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea creatures ever. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y1by4OH

Huge fires blaze along Miami highway

Stubborn brush fires in Miami, Florida, have been burning for several days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vjo5efz

Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FtByN6C

Next Gen Brand Infinix Invites You to Take Charge! Unveiling the Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Series With Groundbreaking Charging Tech

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Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump

Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z2HE50K

Pro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was blocked for hours during a pro-Palestinian demonstration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u9ylp8h

Endangered California condor chicks hatched in LA

The endangered birds are part of a recovery program that aims to release them into the wild. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2ibFlOQ

Rust film armourer sentenced to 18 months in prison

A judge sentenced Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to prison after the 2021 on-set shooting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ValFgA

Iran warns Israel against 'reckless' retaliation

Tehran says such a move would receive a "decisive and much stronger response". from BBC News https://ift.tt/BGyowzJ

US tells Israel to 'think carefully' on Iran response

US officials have said they have ruled out participating in any Israeli response to Iran's attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hQf2938

Body of Israeli shepherd, 14, found in West Bank

Benjamin Achimeir was reported missing after taking a flock of sheep out to graze on Friday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JVhoAUY

Dozens stranded after fatal Turkey cable car crash

Passengers fell to the ground when a cabin collided with a broken pole near Antalya, officials have said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PBq8Ak6

Watch: Moment man rescued from Turkey cable car

A military helicopter hoists the stranded passenger to safety in a rescue basket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iyjsIPv

Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon

The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eq5wifI

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies

The designer, famed for his animal prints on leather and textiles, died at home in Florence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WIUZig0

The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore

The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rsVOlmb

US vows support for Israel amid Iran attack fears

"We're going to do all we can to protect Israel's security," Mr Biden said amid growing fears of retaliation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pyldjPt

In pictures: Eid celebrations around the world

Millions of Muslims are marking the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting from dawn to sunset. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9uVwIm0

Hamas leader says three sons killed in air strike

Israel says Ismail Haniyeh's sons were all members of Hamas's military wing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MTzot9A

HSBC agrees to sell off its Argentina business

The banking giant is set to take a billion-dollar loss by exiting Argentina after nearly 30 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cQH1NXw

Time-lapses show eclipse sweeping over North America

Darkness descended on Monday as a total solar eclipse moved across cities and towns, turning day into night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/54rpRnP

RAF takes part in largest airdrop of aid to Gaza

Aircraft from nine countries drop 10 tonnes of aid on the coast of Gaza to mark the end of Ramadan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/prGR7qg

One dead as bridge falls on railway in Russia

The incident in the western city of Vyazma halts all train traffic, cutting gas supplies to many people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YrmoSgx

Watch stunning first images of total eclipse in North America

See moment the Moon completely obscures the Sun, turning day to night and revealing dazzling corona. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ShdsuU

Watch stunning first images of total eclipse in North America

Watch stunning first images of total solar eclipse in North America from BBC News https://ift.tt/97E0gy5

'Worst floods in decades' hit Kazakhstan and Russia

Tens of thousands are evacuated in northern Kazakhstan, amid warnings that floods are spreading in Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H7gG8aw

Watch: Moment Russ Cook finishes length of Africa run

Russ Cook, nicknamed "Hardest Geezer", has finished his challenge of running the length of Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/73G2cWv

Your pictures on the theme of 'my commute'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BJXazh2

Six months on, how close is Israel to eliminating Hamas?

BBC Verify assesses the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of destroying Hamas during its military operation in the Gaza Strip. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ei9f6Nt

Thousands of Israelis rally to demand hostage deal

The massive protests come after the IDF recovered the body of an abducted Israeli. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o0OnFeb

New York and beyond rattled by East Coast quake

The rare magnitude-4.8 earthquake hit on Friday morning, shaking buildings and throwing objects around homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DV5UWLw

Thousands evacuated after Russian dam breached

Local emergency services are working to stem flooding in Orsk, about 1,800km east of Moscow, from BBC News https://ift.tt/stEfoky

IDF officers sacked over fatal aid worker attack

A report finds officers wrongly thought Hamas gunmen were in the World Central Kitchen cars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8uMPg4p

Man sentenced to 30 years for aiding France attacker

Audrey Mondjehi was convicted of obtaining a gun used in a 2018 attack on a Strasbourg Christmas market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7qjk9x3

Boeing pays Alaska Air more than $160m after blowout

The sum to the airline for losses since January reflects the ongoing fallout to Boeing from the crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9gnAHEF

Moment maternity staff rush to keep babies safe during quake

Video shows nurse and her colleagues scrambling to hold on to baby cots, as the building they're in begins to shake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QxcoOn9

Disney defeats critics after bruising battle

The investor boardroom battle raises difficult questions about whether the Hollywood giant lost its way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w7Lj0v1

Trump sues Truth Social partners for 'mismanagement'

Donald Trump is seeking that the two ex-Apprentice contestants lose shares in the now public company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CaV3gep

What do we know about the aid convoy strike?

BBC Verify sets out what we know about the strike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3S741m5

Mysterious streaks of light in California sky

Video shows strange shower of lights streaking overhead in the night sky in the early hours of 2 April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LDI2wPN

Moment woman steals guard's gun and opens fire

Live-streamed footage captured the moment a detainee stole a gun from a guard and opened fire in Chile. from BBC News https://ift.tt/20dWGoh

Israeli government says it will ban Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would "act immediately" to close the Qatari network's local office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jolPcYI

Horse airlifted after nearly 24 hours stuck in a river

Rescue crews in California transported the animal to safety on Sunday after it was stranded in a river overnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ucy1lsI

A baby gorilla's journey in search of a mum

'Jameela' has travelled from a zoo Texas to one in Ohio looking for a family after her birth mum rejected her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i9EUN3C

The Iranians celebrating Easter in secret

Iranians who have converted to Christianity from Islam can only practise their faith in secret. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e2MLJBa

Is my family still alive? The daily question for Haitians

Haiti has endured crisis after crisis. Now the UN says the Caribbean nation is close to collapse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/15rbysI