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Thousands visit site of Hassan Nasrallah's assassination

At the site of a crater left by the Israeli air strike that killed him, Nasrallah's supporters wept and chanted his name. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yMXLw5e

World Chess Championship: Of grandmasters in shorts, grandmasters meditating and GMs who admire Lamar Odom

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Five reported killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Israel said the target of the strike was involved in the October 7 attacks and also worked at the charity World Central Kitchen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/38bnu9J

Ros Atkins on... North Korean troops in Ukraine

The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at what we know about the claims that North Korean troops are involved in the war in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j4KwTPQ

Hitman offered $71,000 for Canadian reporter's assassination

Daniel Renaud was targeted while covering hitman Frédérick Silva's trial in 2021, La Presse reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hlqrEDg

Malian singer detained in Belgium in child custody row

The 50-year-old is being held after being extradited from Italy, according to reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7CGKAj5

World Chess Championship: Of being in the zone, maintaining a poker face and not believing in numerology

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Syria rebels launch major offensive in north-west and gain territory

The rebels have reportedly taken several towns and villages in Aleppo and Idlib provinces since Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pO5DQxk

Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims

TikTok denies it gave preferential treatment to any candidate in Romania's presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GuNWLR7

Champions Trophy | ‘Fully support the PCB’s stance against the hybrid model’: Shahid Afridi slams BCCI for ‘intertwining politics with sports’

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Zimbabwe parliament hit by power cut during budget speech

Zimbabwe has faced daily 12-hour power cuts due to a drought affecting power supply at the Kariba Dam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EdtlZki

Lyse Doucet: Nowhere else on Earth are so many children on the run

The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KUtVR5G

World Chess Championship: With Game 3 win, Gukesh shows again that his strongest weapon is his mental toughness

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Numerous bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees

Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7pq4g3Q

Watch: Netanyahu explains why Israel agreed ceasefire deal

His announcement comes after more than a year of conflict between Israeli and Hezbollah forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iu1N6oV

Srinath Narayanan: ‘Ding Liren’s sort of waiting for Gukesh to come at him rather than create something himself’

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Key Russian air defence system hit in Ukraine Atacms strike

In a rare admission, Russia's defence ministry says its equivalent of the US Patriot system was damaged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qnCMUAL

IPL Auction 2025: Meet 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, rated highly by VVS Laxman, set to play for Rahul Dravid’s Rajasthan Royals

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Prosecutor asks judge to drop Trump election interference case

In a new filing, Special Counsel Jack Smith says a policy bans the prosecution of a sitting president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9EJeiWx

IPL Auction 2025: Updated squads of all 10 teams after Day 1 of Mega Auction

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Israel investigating disappearance of rabbi in UAE

Rabbi Zvi Kogan has been missing since Thursday, the Israeli prime minister's office said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AV9aBbn

A nurse and a finance expert team up to reach the FIP Promotion India Padel Open Finals

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Hamas says female hostage killed in northern Gaza

The woman's identity has not been revealed and it is unclear how or when she is said to have died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SsWlKoi

Trump expected to nominate Scott Bessent to lead US Treasury

A source familiar with the decision told the BBC's US partner CBS that Trump is poised to pick the hedge fund manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3w4t9pZ

Putin says Russia will use new missile again in 'combat conditions'

Ukraine's President Zelensky has urged a "serious response" to Moscow's use of its Oreshnik ballistic missile from BBC News https://ift.tt/5zfAVjk

People smugglers who promoted Tripadvisor-style video reviews caught

The smugglers offered the migrants bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages, depending on risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fy5N6MX

COP29 overruns as poor countries seethe over climate cash

Developing nations said a new cash offer from rich nations showed "contempt for our vulnerable people". from BBC News https://ift.tt/aXvcrIW

Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office

Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xibCu3k

Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: 5 Indian players to watch out for, including Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana

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US envoy heads to Israel after progress on Hezbollah ceasefire

After a second day of talks in Lebanon, Amos Hochstein says he will “to try to bring this to a close”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MjplsKH

Asian Champions Trophy: High-flying Indian hockey team beat China for crown

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US nursing student Laken Riley's killer guilty of murder

Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan undocumented immigrant, was found guilty by a Georgia judge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sxQjo96

Mali wins $160m in gold mining dispute after detaining British businessman

Resolute Mining's British boss Terry Holohan and two other staff were unexpectedly detained 10 days ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TfEXc4d

World Chess Championship: Could Ding Liren’s bad form be a smokescreen? It’s unlikely

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Gisèle Pelicot condemns rape accused and says French society must change

She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l5itnTJ

'A coding Mozart': Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart' from BBC News https://ift.tt/jgfsdEy

'My mother is still trapped after Tanzania building collapse'

The authorities say that 16 people are now known to have died after a building gave way in Dar es Salaam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VJGlny8

Australian radio host arrested over sex abuse claims

Veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was arrested on Monday, local media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/saHgcQz

Hezbollah media chief killed in Israeli strike in Beirut - reports

The head of Hezbollah's media office, Mohamad Afif, was one of the group's few remaining public faces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oo27F64

PCB ‘strongly refutes’ reports that Jason Gillespie will be replaced by Aaqib Javed

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US reports first case of emerging mpox strain

A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vPEdUI4

Police blockade on South African miners lifted

A court says emergency workers must be allowed to enter a mine where hundreds are thought to be without food and water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LxhlFWG

Mike Tyson refuses to say he won’t fight again after defeat to Jake Paul

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Senators call for federal probe into Musk's contact with Russia

Musk’s reported relations with Russia “pose serious questions” about US national security, the Democratic senators argue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0FzlKH1

Magnus Carlsen says ‘very satisfying’ after bettering India’s rising stars to win rapid title

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Pro-Russia bill triggers protests in Georgia breakaway region

Protesters stormed parliament and are calling for the president to resign over a Russian investment bill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EZqsFVY

Eva Longoria says her family no longer lives in 'dystopian' US

The Desperate Housewives star acknowledged most Americans were not as "privileged" to "get to escape". from BBC News https://ift.tt/kKjzv86

How Magnus Carlsen took down Arjun Erigaisi in 40 moves at Tata Steel India chess tournament

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Suspects nabbed for 'man in bear suit' insurance scam

Four people are accused of using footage of a fake bear damaging luxury cars to file false insurance claims in California. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mO5ZiVB

What Trump could do on day one in the White House

Trump has said he will "make heads spin" as he moves full-speed ahead after his inauguration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kBAOF28

What a Republican trifecta means for Trump's second term

Republicans have won control of both chambers of Congress, yielding Trump limited congressional oversight for at least 2 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KkYimIz

Ranji Trophy: On a smoggy Delhi day, Sharandeep Singh holds fort for Jharkhand

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IND vs SA: Why third India vs South Africa T20I was halted

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US jury awards $42m to ex-detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib

A Virginia-based defence contractor is found liable for the abuse of three former prisoners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fpUzYrw

When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression. from BBC News https://ift.tt/My5Goae

Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study

Fixing LED lights under surfboards could stop great white sharks from attacking, Australian scientists find. from BBC News https://ift.tt/idFL1sg

Airlines suspend Haiti flights after plane hit by gunfire

It is the second time in weeks an aircraft has come under fire over Port-au-Prince, as gang violence worsens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wMluCYA

Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy: Sangita Kumari shines as India find their groove in second half for 4-0 win against Malaysia

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Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for UN ambassador?

Stefanik has been critical of the UN for what she argues is a lack of sufficient support for Israel's war against Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3a1xrVL

WATCH VIDEO: Asadullah Galib dismissed in most comical way possible after trying to hit terrible ball for six

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Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GuPsqtj

Irish man suspected of killing US nurse arrested in Hungary

Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing by friends after a night out in Budapest on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iGsj9ud

Huge protest demands Valencia's governor resign

People are angry at the authorities' handling of floods which killed more than 200 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AyFYlkj

ISL: With 0-0 draw against Mohammedan Sporting, East Bengal earn first point in league after 7 matches

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Pictures from space show mighty smog choking Lahore

The smog covering Pakistan's second largest city has been captured in satellite images. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7gQZiGV

Sanju Samson stars with ton as India defeat South Africa by 61 runs in 1st T20I

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Saim Ayub: School prodigy from Pakistan, trolled by former cricketers, inspired by Pant and now dominates Australia’s Starc, Cummins, and Zampa

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US authorities investigate racist text messages

The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8A5Jok4

Putin congratulates 'courageous' Trump on election win

The Russian president says he was impressed by Trump's reaction to the first assassination attempt against him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CuGkrJW

US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JNH3ZhG

ISL: How Hyderabad FC came from behind to stun Kerala Blasters in Indian Super League clash

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South Korean president sorry for controversies surrounding wife

The first lady is accused of accepting a luxury Dior handbag and stock manipulation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0fA3Cau

Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island

Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lUw2WTq

German coalition on brink of collapse after Scholz fires key minister

The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Fwfpmv

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar: R Ashwin fan, who swears by the carrom ball, claims six wickets in Afghanistan win over Bangladesh

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Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema offers solution for Kylian Mbappe conundrum

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Algeria silent after civil war book wins top French award

Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MJTaO03

Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant

Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y90ecEH

Mozambique presidential runner-up escapes alleged assassination attempt

Venâncio Mondlane says people tried to kill him after he went into hiding in South Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cpg6lUA

ISL: Mumbai City FC steal victory vs Kerala Blasters FC in match with 6 goals, 3 penalties and a red card

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BBC reporter in Valencia: 'The fury is extraordinary to see'

The BBC's Mark Lowen in Paiporta: "People are picking up mud, throwing it at the king" from BBC News https://ift.tt/jbrQCuV

Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists

Representatives of 196 countries have been meeting in Cali, Colombia, as part of the COP biodiversity summit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QvSIwM4

'This is my city, I have to help' - huge volunteer response in flood-hit Valencia

There has been a growing outpouring of solidarity in and around Valencia to help those affected by catastrophic flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eqs1AaR

Hylo Open Badminton: How Malvika Bansod came good in two contrasting games to reach the biggest final of her career yet

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Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods

Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2E06sHZ

Bolivia military post seized and soldiers kidnapped

The move comes after weeks of clashes between security forces and supporters of ex-President Evo Morales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8wsdHcb

Moment police tackle teen accused of deadly Halloween shooting

Video shows the chaotic aftermath of the shooting on an Orlando street packed with revellers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/59x2gzd

Search for Spain flooding survivors continues

More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J3qRzMk

Botswana's politician who did the unthinkable

Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GCwHznu