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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/GLqviUH

Asian Champions Trophy: Navneet Kaur finds the space, Deepika finds her footing as India down Japan in an entertaining ‘arm-wrestle’

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Legal row over 28,000% 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/HZ8zjGx

Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan shows maturity that bigger teams lacked as win over Sri Lanka keeps semis hopes alive

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Cricket World Cup: Why India is not in the semifinals yet despite winning six out of six games

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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/HvwTtu1

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/kg3XxVh

‘There’s nothing wrong in team’: Liam Livingstone dismisses Eoin Morgan’s comment that England look ‘unsettled’

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Matthew Perry's life in pictures

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

World Cup: New giant-killers beat old giant-hunters as the Netherlands upset Bangladesh

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'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/H6D48Zw

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/LjoacEe

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/yJgqO46

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/7qs1OKE

Cricket World Cup: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill roll their arms over to cover for Hardik Pandya’s absence as India hit the nets ahead of England match

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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/Gbzw0Dr

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/0BiT27n

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/4E0lqOW

Tom Emmer drops out of race for Speaker of the House

The lawmaker dropped out of the race after it became clear he did not have the votes to win the gavel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fz12VEr

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/mtDFv6Z

French Open 2023: PV Sindhu fights back again to defeat Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, Satwik-Chirag off to a winning start

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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/QoKqEUT

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/tW4iqSh

'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/BeJfwn8

World Cup: ‘Knowledgeable Chennai crowd’ lives up to the reputation as Afghanistan stun Pakistan for a famous win

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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/2z7Yys1

Abu Dhabi Masters: Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto, Unnati Hooda clinch titles at Super 100 event

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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/xpPRogh

IND vs NZ Live Streaming, World Cup 2023: Battle of top two teams in standings beckons at Dharamsala

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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/MtOJGIc

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/251LaHf

ENG vs SA Live Streaming, World Cup 2023: England and South Africa look to bounce back from shocking defeats

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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/LD4VyA0

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/jItiTvr

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/EUsbzB9

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/zvdh50f

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/aKWHrwn

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/EX6eOuQ

Cricket World Cup: Unbeaten New Zealand demolish Afghanistan in perfect preparation for clash with red-hot India

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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/8UhGWQ0

Denmark Open 2023: PV Sindhu progresses to Round of 16, Srikanth Kidambi and Lakshya Sen go down

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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/lsrGvyF

'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/lRKY960

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/3qPaXmA

Cricket World Cup: Rain puts Dharamsala outfield in more strife ahead of South Africa-Netherlands game

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Rafah crossing: Thousands of people arrive at Gaza-Egypt border

Palestinians with dual citizenship have headed to the border ahead of Israel's expected ground operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L5aeBD0

ODI World Cup: Decoding Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s mystery – Accuracy, aggression and variations

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/aeskS3b

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/qGknwId

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/57b3tHF

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/ClF2zva

‘Shaheen Shah Afridi is not Wasim Akram, so let’s not overhype him,’ says Ravi Shastri after Pakistan’s defeat to India

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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/xUAi9FP

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/3uKe0JT

Arctic Open 2023: PV Sindhu comes from behind to win marathon clash against Thuy Linh Nguyen and enter semifinals

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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/otTIXUi

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/a9ZHxDl

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/a1pC3G2

New York's iconic subway voice on coming out trans

The city's voice on subways and airports, Bernie Wagenblast, talks about the challenges of her transition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/waWhN1k

Why Republican Steve Scalise is not House Speaker yet

He won a secret vote to be the Republican pick but now he needs majority support of the full House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sTV9lFf

Sergio Brown: Ex-NFL player charged with his mother's murder

Former Patriots player Sergio Brown's mother was found dead near her home in Chicago last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bNxvidS

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/REBp0Nx

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/t6Fh7c4

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/0LOyiuE

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/pZ7OafK

Sachin Tendulkar fanboy Rohit Sharma steps out of idol’s shadow (a little bit) with records-breaking knock

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World Cup: Centurions Mohammad Rizwan & Abdullah Shafique star in record chase for Pakistan

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'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/P0dCDVE

Janneke Schopman: Lack of competitive match time, not being exposed to pressure led to women’s hockey semis loss

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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/tljIkYp

Cricket World Cup: England-Bangladesh tie under doubt after overnight rains put patchy outfield under jeopardy

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England vs Bangladesh Live Score, World Cup 2023: Dharamshala’s outfield in focus as England take on Bangladesh

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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/LpBlojP

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/x7RrXSL

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/ITm3H4p

Cricket World Cup: Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra give New Zealand all-round strength as they thrash Netherlands for second straight win

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‘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/lptL4du

ICC Cricket World Cup: Why beating Australia is a big deal for India in a cricket World Cup

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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/4bh3k0N

ICC deems Dharamsala outfield ‘average’, but good to go for England-Bangladesh game

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R Ashwin reveals Indian dressing room mood during chase vs Australia: ‘When Virat Kohli skied that ball, I was like what’s happening here…’

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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/XEoImOd

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/nOq8BT9

Lokassa ya Mbongo: Family's pain as Congo star lies unburied for seven months

Legendary guitarist Lokassa ya Mbongo's family say they have been unable to give him a "worthy" send-off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2swZqhp

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/87zsG9P

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/vsoySRc

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/5DNFQOy

Run-dezvous at Kotla: South Africa and Sri Lanka plunder 754 runs, hit 74 fours and 31 sixes on a batting beauty

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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/4yuUKlX

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/IU2Fted

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/jIUSkrC

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/KN3WzEY

Asian Games, badminton: Satwik-Chirag one win away from biggest title of their careers

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World Cup 2023: WC caravan breathes new life into Dharamsala

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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/vKhQmsj

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/3GmDZNK

Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Afghanistan’s Dhoni fan with a zidd carves out a national image

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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/MqGnbH1

Cricket World Cup: New Zealand put down early marker, Rachin Ravindra & Devon Conway hit tons as holders England thrashed in opener

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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/234zc98

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/B91Yfnk

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/cDq4Gzj

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/zsFG2X4

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/ftRZVC6

World Cup 2023: Grant Elliott hopes New Zealand can bury the ghosts of 2015 & 2019

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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/TP2nWKO

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/cZ9tV4N

The moment McCarthy is removed as House speaker

The right wing of the Republican Party voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kyIjbZt

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/aHdyG6t

India schedule for ICC World Cup: Fixtures list and venues for India matches

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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/GQ95VbW

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/6lDMPXA

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/V5O7Jba

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/gwvIX5C

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/Fvpe9dQ

Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Ancy Sojan evokes Dhoni-isms after winning silver, pipping favorite Shaili

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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/4aEchyK

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/QxVhEsc

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/SPDnjzu

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/bZ7M0wk

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/MwcJkYI

Turkey strikes Kurdish rebels after Ankara blast

Turkey conducts air strikes on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, hours after a suicide blast hit the interior ministry in Ankara from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m4VWCc9

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/79mg2Yz

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/JoBWdfn