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Crown Prince Frederik: What do we know about the next king of Denmark?

"I don't want to lock myself in a fortress. I want to be myself," Crown Prince Frederik once said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uTOWUH4

Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch's 52-year reign in pictures

83-year-old Margrethe II is Europe's longest-serving living monarch, having taken the throne in 1972. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5L1WqB0

Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/072ROBq

Young Gazans hope for peace in new year as war with Israel goes on

Young Palestinians tell the BBC they want a return to peace and normality in 2024. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9W56zY4

Vinesh Phogat: Top Indian wrestler returns medals over alleged sexual abuse

Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers have accused a powerful politician of sexual exploitation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tmsldjv

Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FaEkgj9

Chess: After 6 months of being asked the same question, Gukesh finally answers by qualifying for Candidates

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Russian influencer Ivleeva fined for hosting 'almost naked' party

TV presenter and influencer Nastya Ivleeva organised a Moscow party that has sparked a moral backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pAt2ZHW

German and Dutch authorities fear repeat of NYE firework violence

Hundreds of people have been seen buying fireworks in Germany and the Netherlands ahead of celebrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kAjnRDX

‘Don’t forget what we did in Australia and England with our batting,’ Rohit Sharma on where batsmen and bowlers went wrong

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Trump denies bullying his way into Home Alone 2

The former US president angrily responds to comments from the film's director Chris Columbus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x6KoRyk

What’s next for Taylor Swift in 2024?

She had a record-shattering and money-making 2023. Will the pop-cultural juggernaut dominate again next year? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WVNYiQs

South Africa vs India: Bowlers’ lack of discipline hands hosts the initiative on Day 2 of first Test

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DR Congo elections: Fayulu's supporters clash with police in Kinshasa

Police have cracked down on an opposition protest to demand that the presidential poll be annulled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j7gqbXr

South Africa vs India: KL Rahul stands tall on tough and damp day to keep India in the fight on Day 1 of first Test

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Search resumes for Alaska woman swept under river ice

A weekend search found no trace of the woman, who entered the Eagle River near Anchorage in Alaska. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Q3JpRc

Focus on the future stars: In the new year, a new format for ICC Under-19 World Cup

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Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns

There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d3kl65Q

Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this'

This year's heat and drought in the Amazon intensify worries that it is approaching a tipping point. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v5OfIqt

Israel Gaza war: UN says no let-up in Israeli air strikes in Gaza

A UN official speaks of "absolute carnage" after visiting a hospital with many injured in central Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sJTdMAN

Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found, says team

Mr Navalny's team had no contact with him for weeks and he failed to appear at several court hearings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tio1glE

South Africa vs India: How will KL Rahul do in his new ‘keeper-batter role in Tests?

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Govt suspends WFI panel: New panel’s decision to hold meet in Gonda — on MP’s ‘request’

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Israel Gaza war: Hamas says 70 killed in Israeli air strike on camp

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says the death toll could rise further at the Al-Maghazi refugee camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/myldkXE

Serbia protests: Anti-government demonstrators try to storm Belgrade City Hall

The opposition demands a re-run of last week's elections which its say were marred by fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cP915Vi

Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December

The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow's influence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rm8Xhek

The Ukrainian triplets born into war

Emilia, Melania and Olivia were born in Ukraine on the day Russian troops invaded in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bAwzclE

Zhu Ling: Woman dies decades after unsolved China poisoning

Zhu Ling, 50, was poisoned with the highly toxic thallium in 1994 but no-one was ever convicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZSsi4fh

Rare video shows killer whale teaching its baby to hunt

An adult orca is seen singling out and subduing a dolphin so that its calf orca can practice its hunting techniques. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XWf0qzU

‘Women Wrestlers scared as Brij Bhushan will remain connected to WFI’: Anita Sheoran

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Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home - police

Police have arrested Electra Schrock for assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rAdJnBe

DR Congo elections: 'I have not voted and I slept here'

Some of eligible voters in DR Congo have struggled to cast their ballots in the presidential elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YiDaMAI

South Africa vs India: When the door was closing on him, Sanju Samson kicks it open with maiden ODI ton in series decider

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Prague: Dramatic video from city shows people seen leaping from building ledge

A gunman entered Charles University killing 15 people in one of the country's worst fatal shootings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JYftvgj

Macron defends tougher immigration reform as 'shield'

The law - backed by France's far right - makes it more difficult for migrants to bring over family members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x0p1y4q

Wrestling Federation of India elections: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist Sanjay Kumar Singh confident of winning

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Alex Saab: US releases ally of Venezuelan President Maduro

Alex Saab, accused of laundering money for the Maduro government, is freed in a prisoner swap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GmA06fN

Israel Gaza: What Gaza's reported 20,000 deaths say about the war

Women and children are majority of those killed in the war, according to Hamas-run health ministry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ukn39CE

Opener Tony de Zorzi’s maiden ODI ton takes South Africa to series-levelling win after middle-order collapse restricts India to 211

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Sourav Ganguly promised that Delhi Capitals will bid even Rs 10 crore for Kumar Kushagra, said he reminded him of MS Dhoni: father Shashikant

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‘Gazebo’, ‘Gaboora’: Indian players struggle to pronounce Gqeberha, host city of 2nd ODI vs South Africa

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Apple halts some Watch sales in the US

The move comes after the US found it violated patent rights of a smaller firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CmDaq5c

Woman kidnapped by Hamas says she was 'shown off like a trophy'

Yarden Roman-Gat was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri and brought to Gaza during Hamas's 7 October attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pDTNm9W

Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon's trial begins

His case has drawn international uproar and is seen as a test of Hong Kong's judicial independence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xHSkqAI

Fourteen killed in Argentina as storm brings 150km/h winds

The storm damaged buildings and caused power cuts across Buenos Aires province over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pFwZucg

Watch: Crocodiles seen in Australia floodwaters

Record rainfall driven by a tropical cyclone has caused widespread flooding in the country’s north-east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/59yErdf

Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food

The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LyVQGoW

Killed Gaza cameraman 'would bring joy to any place'

Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman Samer Abudaqa was killed by an Israel drone while working in Khan Younis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wbK6gSo

India vs South Africa: Rinku Singh to debut in the ODI series that will be an audition for T20 world cup spots

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Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma 'won't vote for ANC'

Jacob Zuma says it would be a betrayal to campaign for Cyril Ramaphosa and has launched a new party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AmCUJc8

British teen Alex Batty left mother to avoid Finland move - French officials

Alex Batty was constantly on the move since going missing in 2017, French officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r4v6kRp

Baby owl found living in family Christmas tree

The Kentucky family says the bird went undetected for four days because it blended into the tree's branches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z5qjKrF

Melania Trump makes rare speech at citizenship ceremony

The former first lady, originally from Slovenia, described the path to US citizenship as 'arduous'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35lWoN1

‘Success of Olympiad helped in people having a favourable perception towards travelling to Chennai’: Srinath Narayanan

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Jonathan Majors: Marvel movie actor awaits verdict in assault case

Actor Jonathan Majors could face up to a year in jail after being accused by his ex-girlfriend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QG1b0i8

Ex-FBI intel chief Charles McGonigal gets over 4 years in prison

Mr McGonigal is accused of trying to help a Russian oligarch get off a sanctions list. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A7VlCX1

Bull spotted galloping down New Jersey train tracks

Morning commuters were met with delays after the long-horned animal made an appearance on the tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uajLkHF

EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky hails the decision as "a victory" for his country and Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IL2JQO9

Moment elephant smashes van window in search of food in Sri Lanka

Video shows the mammal charging towards the vehicle in Yala National Park before breaking a window with its tusk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c8KOIfv

FIDE Investigatory Panel finds no evidence that Hans Niemann cheated in over-the-board games; Carlsen fined for withdrawing

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COP28: Three takeaways from the deal on fossil fuels

Climate reporter Esme Stallard breaks down the COP28 climate summit agreement - in less than a minute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ifL0eVU

Zelensky pleads for more aid amid standoff in US Congress

Republicans remain "resolute" in demanding border policy reform in exchange for backing Ukraine aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9v5316L

Claudine Gay: Harvard president won't lose job over Congress row

Claudine Gay faced anger after failing to say if students calling for the genocide of Jews would be disciplined. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kxTfGH1

Reeza Hendricks’ onslaught takes South Africa to win in rain-reduced second T20I

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Cardi B reveals she has split with husband Offset

The Bodak Yellow rapper announces in an Instagram live she is now single. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lcy0XBD

IPL 2024 player auction talking points: Will there be a market for all-rounders? Will Afghans be flavour of auction?

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French left and right unite to stop migration bill

In a blow to Macron's government, opposition parties united to reject a major immigration bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cTSaAVW

India vs England: Shreyanka Patil, Saika Ishaque showcase what they can bring to table as Harmanpreet Kaur and Co end series on high

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Spanish La Liga match abandoned after fan dies in stands

Granada's La Liga match with Athletic Bilbao is abandoned after a supporter dies in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q0elTMU

Turkey issues arrest warrant for Somali president's son over fatal traffic crash

Turkey wants to arrest Mohammed Hassan Cheikh Mohamud after a motorcycle courier died in a traffic accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZrP7QDs

DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JXWmy6n

India vs England: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co pay for batting lapses on a forgettable night as visitors complete series win

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Iran: Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to collect award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9dOkAaR

Images show major damage to Gaza's oldest mosque

Hamas accuses Israel of causing the damage to the medieval Omari mosque, Israel has not yet commented. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9FSEYUv

Moment Texas judge grants woman's request to abortion

Kate Cox says her foetus has a lethal abnormality that poses a risk to her health and future fertility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o94aMdY

Gaza's food queues get longer and the hungry jump fences

As Gaza's food queues get longer, the UN says it cannot run a dependable humanitarian operation anymore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WKAkYZo

In pictures: Germany's Scholz lights first candle as Hanukkah celebrated around the world

The Festival of Lights is marked around the world amid a difficult time for Jewish communities from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kO0wYHP

He just kept on calling me something which was very rude: S Sreesanth reveals tiff with Gautam Gambhir during Legends League match

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BBC reporter in Gaza: People here are traumatised and exhausted

People say life in Khan Younis is "indescribable" as Israel's bombardment of the south intensifies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eRqk4xM

India vs England, first T20I: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co undone by the brilliance of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone

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What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?

Why did Hamas attack Israel, and what has happened in Gaza since the 7 October raid? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0F1I6LZ

Russia rejects offer to release jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich, US says

The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, which he has denied. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hPueaQl

Villejuif: Small plane makes emergency landing in Paris suburb

An engine failure forced the pilot to make an emergency landing, crashing into an apartment building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UkEOzYl

Rushdi Abualouf: 'It's so much harder to watch Gaza from the outside'

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf talks about his sorrow at leaving Gaza and how he plans to go back some day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xERrtp4

Ex-US ambassador Manuel Rocha charged over spying for Cuba

Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador to Bolivia, was allegedly a secret agent for more than 40 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SkXp4uf

Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains batter India's southern coast

Thousands are evacuated and cars are swept away in southern India as Cyclone Michaung approaches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yJzpjEK

South Africa: The region where political violence is on the rise ahead of elections

The BBC's Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year - 30 years since apartheid ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Eez5osh

Lionel Messi on life in Argentina before World Cup win: ‘People said lot of bad things about me’

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Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza

The head of Israel's military says the IDF is fighting "strongly and thoroughly" in south Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zCZ2Djb

Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi set up game before Arshdeep Singh bowls India to victory over Australia

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Paris attack leaves one dead and one injured

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says passers-by were targeted in the Quai de Grenelle area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kXPyL32

Watch moment powerful quake strikes Philippines

Videos show the violent tremors from two earthquakes in the Philippines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bn7cNIS

Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of war

Civilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IsjMBm5

Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bzlshC2

Rafael Nadal to return to playing at Brisbane International in January after being out for a year

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US House votes to expel George Santos from Congress

The Republican becomes only the sixth elected member of the lower chamber of Congress ever to be removed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8obXTyB