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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/imyxTQn

India vs Australia 4th T20 Live Streaming: Advantage rests with India with Glenn Maxwell out and Shreyas Iyer likely coming in

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India’s tour of South Africa: The door shuts on Cheteshwar Pujara & Ajinkya Rahane

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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/v3L0elh

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/fHziArE

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/2Zs0SVf

Maxwell magic trumps Gaikwad ton as Australia keep T20 series alive with big chase

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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/IkWczLK

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/u0KBrnA

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/1pciUXK

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/YEnSWga

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/2g8sEu3

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/oGhJv9V

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/QJXNySK

How India had perfect T20 game with bat, with three quick-fire fifties and a blitz of a cameo

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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/c9XUCg6

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/5Dkduh4

Indo-Chinese cuisine makes a splash in US dining

The cuisine, wildly popular in Indian streets and restaurants, is now finding a place on food menus in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WMPiEqD

Ukraine war: Fierce row erupts over 2024 election

Some right-wing US politicians want Ukraine to vote as scheduled next year. Ukrainians don't. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PICdQbf

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/goWPzUI

When this truce ends, the decisive next phase of war begins

If Israel decides to go south, a larger humanitarian disaster could be looming, writes Paul Adams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LxvsfAP

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/brZsIgn

Dublin riot saw most riot police deployed in Irish state history

Justice minister defends police's response to street "thuggery" that flared after school knife attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sSz2x4J

China Masters Super 750: Satwik-Chirag reach another SF in remarkable 2023, but here’s why they haven’t qualified for World Tour Finals

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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/M20edIJ

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/5dqLFRV

India vs Australia: Suryakumar Yadav aces T20s again, less than a week after World Cup final struggle

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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/ZvbExV2

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/fxFkic5

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/FXGOnjU

David Warner responds to Mohammad Kaif’s ‘best team did not win the trophy’ comment: ‘You need to perform when it matters’

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‘He doesn’t have a brain, he’s lost it’: Hikaru Nakamura’s dig at Vladimir Kramnik over ‘garbage’ accusations of cheating

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US court rolls back key voting rights protection

Only the US attorney general, not individuals, can appeal racist voting practices, a federal court finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b7jZa3H

Video allegedly shows A$AP Rocky bearing gun

The rapper will stand trial on charges that he fired a pistol in a feud with a former childhood friend in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7HiEw5T

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/RoEtZmY

World Cup qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri-led Indian football team hopes to punch above its weight against Asian Champs Qatar

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Jamala: Ukrainian Eurovision winner added to Russia's wanted list

Jamala, the song competition's 2016 winner, is critical of the Kremlin and its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dga5bih

World Cup final: After defeat to Australia, Rahul Dravid says India ‘gave everything’; unsure about his own future

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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/lGevRJj

Travis Head joins elite club of players to be awarded Player of the Match in the semifinal and final of a World Cup

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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/xraAWnY

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/kqfvmEa

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/VbxNYIq

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/uKVFagi

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/xoGj65N

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/QRreLbq

Pakistan names Wahab Riaz as head of national selection committee; Sohail Tanvir to head junior selection panel

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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/1Z6zOrI

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/CAwT62a

No World Cup redemption for South Africa as familiar frailties bring them down in semifinal against Australia

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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/9Xap3rv

‘Cowards bowl with cross seam’: Mohammed Shami’s coach recalls the hard grind that made him an ODI force

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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/aojcHLp

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/09rBI1T

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/O82Hs7I

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/I6bPGJV

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/l2JVQRe

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/Qum1ZKO

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/OeqAB4K

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/t4YlwVH

Gaza hospital crippled as fighting rages nearby

Israel agrees to help evacuate babies from Al-Shifa hospital after two die due to a lack of electricity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EhblnLG

David Willey speaks after last hurrah: ‘I’ve called time on my career… but it is with deep regret’

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World Cup: No miracle at Eden as Pakistan’s sorry campaign ends with a 93-run loss to England

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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/b1lFHeW

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/ulqtw6U

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/mj81Ckl

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/ur8z4jc

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/vK7gfw1

Kolkata or Mumbai, where will India play their World Cup semifinal? Depends on who they face

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Lalibela fighting: Amhara Fano militia and Ethiopian army clash in historic town

Lalibela is home to famous 13th Century churches that are registered as Unesco world heritage sites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/05x8yar

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/0dVW4rp

Glenn Maxwell limps, crawl, falls but still sprints past the finish line against Afghanistan at Cricket World Cup

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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/owZxN9z

Angelo Mathews’ timed-out dismissal ignited the simmering rivalry but Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan had the last laugh

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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/AsPpq3h

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/FaRb8Cn

Team India looks unstoppable at the World Cup after thrashing in-form South Africa

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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/OA5YFH9

Asian Champions Trophy: Beautiful counterattacking goal stands out in an ‘ugly win’ as India defeat Korea to reach the final

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ODI World Cup: 1992 Cornered Tigers comparisons must wait but Babar Azam’s Pakistan still have heart for a fight

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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/OrqUNI9

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/YMqlevZ

Asian Champions Trophy: India turn on afterburners to defeat Korea, as Salima and Sangita shine with their mentor in attendance

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German vice-chancellor Habeck hits out against rising antisemitism

German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck criticises Islamists, the far right and political left. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PMkK2jl

ODI World Cup: The traits that make Rohit Sharma the captain, and how he differs from his predecessors Kohli and Dhoni

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US Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 22-year high

The world's biggest economy keeps borrowing costs higher in a bid to control price rises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xeDBMI4