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India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Yh8x3v

Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ErvKOuc

Can Biden be replaced as Democrat nominee?

A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PvgTNsA

Top OTT Releases This Week: Sharmajee Ki Beti, The Bear Season 3, Aavesham, and More

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Kenya protesters traumatised by abductions - lawyer

Some spoke of having phones confiscated by agents and enduring horrific experiences in dark rooms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ruciz9Z

Rock stars, wrestlers and pilgrims: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W4qulfB

Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job

She is set to serve a second five-year term as president of the European Commission. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FwMYCeH

At least five dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing

Another five have reportedly been injured following the crash about 80km east of Bratislava. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bf1L5C6

Bolivia unrest: Coup or no coup?

Gen Juan José Zúñiga's storming of the presidential palace revives memories of military rule. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f6dNclu

The Nigerian queer parties that offer liberation

A burgeoning underground ballroom culture offers a safe place for people to express themselves. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gb2UmWF

Biden v Trump: What are they thinking in Moscow, Beijing and Delhi?

Eight BBC correspondents give their view on the US election from global capitals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cPSXJ4r

French court confirms Bashar al-Assad arrest warrant over Syria chemical attack

The Paris appeals court says Syria's president can be prosecuted over a deadly 2013 chemical attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AXj07Nu

'High risk' of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says

But experts say evidence does not indicate a famine is occurring in the north after an aid increase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HW0aF3m

Protests flare in Nairobi over new tax laws

At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sawbMW4

New York judge partially lifts Trump gag order in hush-money case

Trump is allowed to make comments about witnesses in the case, but still can't speak about court staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5sdH8QL

Florence elects first woman mayor

Sara Funaro's centre-left Democratic Party (PD) retained control of the city with 60% of the vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4iUoItu

Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BteYd0z

US Supreme Court to hear transgender care case

Plaintiffs claim the state law prohibits transgender people from accessing care available to other adolescents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/He62PDK

China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs

The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0AsKWPS

At least 1,301 people died during Hajj - Saudi Arabia

Most were unregistered pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat, officials said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/26PML3Y

Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogue and churches

Unidentified gunmen in the southern Russian republic kill six police officers and wound 12 more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BJhCtFv

Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FRWmGX9

Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MHtO3Lc

Ireland protests over suspended term for assault by soldier

Cathal Crotty was given a fully suspended sentence after beating a woman in a random street attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RVxYwoj

Volunteer firefighter dies battling Greece blaze

The 55-year-old man was injured in a blaze in the region of Ilia on the Peloponnese peninsula and later died in hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UYCtGrP

Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets

Socialist Jaume Collboni said he does not plan to renew any of the 10,101 tourist licenses granted to landlords when they expire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i5HXzkd

UK's richest family convicted of exploiting servants

Four family members were given prison sentences ranging from four to four-and-a-half years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dgu7YbQ

Finland shocked by suspected 'racist' stabbings

The country is reeling from two stabbings in the northern city of Oulu, which authorities say were racially motivated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JaStw9i

Monkeys got along better after hurricane - study

Scientists say the disaster changed ‘rules of the game’ in monkey society as sharing shade became vital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2ohsUrb

Watch: Donald Sutherland on a career that defied convention

Actor Kiefer Sutherland announced the death of his father, Donald, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lwa1xrH

Filipino soldiers fought off Chinese coast guard 'with bare hands'

Chinese personnel armed with swords are accused of ramming Filipino boats in disputed waters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S0nmeJb

Macron condemns antisemitism after Jewish girl is raped

The French president was reacting to the incident which happened in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LxIB4Yr

Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn

The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8mZhY6R

Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un

The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ayg4DvN

China should pay for propping up Putin's war - Nato chief

Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC China should face "costs" for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nmhQKC4

Scooter Braun retires as music manager after 23 years

The entrepreneur, 42, said he has stepped back to focus on his role as a father. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V867Z4o

Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'

Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0SaEZXL

Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand

Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7DqgN5J

At least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heat

Jordan's foreign ministry said its nationals had died "after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave". from BBC News https://ift.tt/U4ex5gt

Susannah's grandad ran Bengal when famine killed millions

She is only just learning about Sir John Herbert's significant role in the colonial catastrophe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gP61hBT

Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF says

The soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NV9R6YI

Putin peace terms slammed as Ukraine summit begins

Leaders from Italy and Germany called the Russian president's plan "propaganda" and "dictatorial". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ob9lvJK

What happened to the women who took on the Taliban?

Afghan women tell the BBC they were beaten and tortured for protesting against the Taliban. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zN2qHVi

Supreme Court gun ruling stuns Las Vegas shooting survivors

One survivor told the BBC the bump stocks decision was "a slap in the face", but others had mixed feelings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/twHfBSJ

Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president

It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4kY1LdH

Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZkAyrYS

Celine Dion says 'I'm back' after health struggles

The vocal powerhouse tells the BBC about her devastating health battle and her comeback plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mY51zAC

Houthi missile attack severely injures sailor, US says

The latest attack comes a day after the Iranian-backed group attacked another ship in the Red Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZpGLolu

G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets

The funds will help Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, while Moscow condemns the move as "theft". from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQzxSan

Parents of ex-hostage tell BBC of his 'miracle' return

Eugenia and Michael Kozlov gave an emotional account of how they heard the news that their son was free. from BBC News https://ift.tt/58rMQ0Z

Opposition party agrees to join SA unity government

This is the first official indication that a government of national unity has been agreed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OVIwtMX

US lifts weapons ban on Ukraine's Azov brigade

The brigade, whose origins were mired in far-right controversy, hails the move as blow to Russia's propaganda. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZMq4rhC

Hunter Biden guilty of all charges in gun trial

President Joe Biden's son was accused of lying about his drug use on a gun application form. from BBC News https://ift.tt/synq2At

Hamas seeks 'complete halt' to war in Gaza proposal response

The group told the BBC that it still required a commitment to a permanent ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gUdMZmj

Drugs, alcohol and a gun: Inside Hunter Biden's trial

The BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr reports from court on what's at stake for the US president's son. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GEmhQTR

WWDC 2024: Apple Unveils macOS Sequoia With Support for iPhone Mirroring, Passwords App

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Hardliners dominate Iran presidential candidates

Hardliners look set to hold on to the presidency after Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qSVDiwe

Graduation ceremony finally happens, 50 years later

A 1974 graduation was canceled in the face of a tornado. The ceremony finally happened this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/leS7Yiz

Calling France snap election is a gamble for Macron

Calling a snap election is a huge surprise for France, and a huge risk for President Macron. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Btow4UY

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits emergency government

The decision lays bare the deep political divisions in Israel over the war in Gaza from BBC News https://ift.tt/uf3wnPv

Howard University strips Diddy of honorary degree

The university called the rapper "so fundamentally incompatible" with Howard after shocking video emerged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RlxTayp

Kagame critic barred from Rwanda's presidential race

Diane Rwigara says she feels cheated for a second time from being able to campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8y5JVfG

Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun

In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/69hjA1d

Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case

The American acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder will not go to prison, having already served time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7om2Ps3

'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YmwJ6Wp

Volcanic thriller sparks Spielberg talks and interest from Hollywood

Michael Crichton's widow asked bestselling author James Patterson to finish his volcanic thriller. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wbd9PF3

'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YmwJ6Wp

Floods kill at least four in southern Germany

Three people were trapped in basements and a firefighter died when his inflatable capsized. from BBC News https://ift.tt/83QToRf

Could a housing revolution transform Canadian cities?

The Canadian government is pushing hard for cities to build more "fourplex" apartment blocks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oXnC7zh

New York couple find safe containing $100k in lake

James Kane and Barbie Agostini told US media that they found the safe stuffed full of $100 bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UatmVrh

Police officer injured in Mannheim stabbing dies

The 29-year-old was one of six people to be wounded by the attacker, who was detained at the scene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wdb5NI4

S Africa president faces up to poor poll result

President Ramaphosa says the result was a victory for democracy, but the ANC lost its majority for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m0U5L1p

The artist 'not surprised' to be a best-seller

Ivory Coast's Aboudia beat the likes of Damian Hirst to the top spot of a best-sellers list. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GebfiTn

Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wZad2Vu

Trump's White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC

Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fq0U6op

Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza war

It would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF forces from populated areas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wSIHhNE

French police arrest man planning attack on Olympics

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JFeLa20