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Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

The US president made fun of his and Donald Trump's age at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ZhsFgP

North Carolina police officers remembered as heroes

They were killed when a suspect with an automatic AR-15 "fired several rounds in a matter of seconds". from BBC News https://ift.tt/978KARP

More than 100 arrested in Spain over WhatsApp scam

A gang of scammers stole almost a million euros pretending to be relatives in distress, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ERvPSAz

Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YJ1HwZ9

Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes". from BBC News https://ift.tt/GskrRSt

'Invisible in our own country': Being Muslim in Modi's India

Since Narendra Modi's BJP took power in 2014, India's 200 million Muslims have faced turmoil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7UAM8nJ

World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oxWYFqO

Indian students have died in the US – the community wants answers

A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sl3owr7

Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fTL5jFY

Ellen DeGeneres: I got kicked out of showbusiness

DeGeneres returns to the spotlight with a new stand-up show - two years after her talk show ended. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eQZn7Iv

BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots

The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hri3ULq

Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

It was the chamber's third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban. Now the senate must vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EgPZISh

Top Russian defence official accused of taking bribes

Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov is remanded in custody in a rare case against a high-ranking official. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d1SLWIV

Spain's PM halts public duties as wife faces inquiry

Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LbHJF2D

Girl, 7, among five dead on Channel migrant boat

French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vsa3WYE

Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V4FsKHc

Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario

Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zKi2H8P

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x7bjUat

What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?

The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fN2F0xd

Netanyahu to fight any sanctions on Israeli army

Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GwgM17l

Look, no hands! My trip on Seoul's self-driving bus

A technology company has been testing autonomous buses on the streets of the South Korean capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gq53lTW

'My hell in Myanmar cyber slavery camp'

Ravi was held in a labour camp run by Chinese-speaking gangsters, forced to run romance scams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jn79yhA

US Speaker may pay political price for Ukraine deal

Republican Mike Johnson can savour a hard-fought victory, but hard-line colleagues are plotting to oust him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j3zmksi

Watch US House pass critical Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Kyiv faces a weapons shortage in its fight against Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CDhgG5Q

Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3GsuQza

Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine

Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ovGCMAY

Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response

Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike, writes James Landale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mNkf793

Full 12-person jury seated in Trump criminal case

The trial, the first ever in which an ex-US president is the defendant, may see opening arguments in Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cSu2IwM

Arrest over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky

Prosecutors say the man was tasked with getting information on an airport used by Ukraine's leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zXtHflb

Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z5ek2B9

Toronto Raptors' Porter banned for life by NBA for betting violations

Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is given a lifetime ban by the NBA for breaching the league's betting rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zc7Nbia

Runaway circus elephant stops traffic in Montana

Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7WkJ93h

Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ne1gPtw

Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ne1gPtw

Deadly settler attacks on Palestinians follow Israeli boy's killing

Palestinians and the UN demand that Israeli forces stop a rampage across the occupied West Bank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ihbrl3P

BBC Verify examines video from Iran's attack on Israel

Footage shows projectiles being intercepted after Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zJUiCIy

All eyes turn to what Israel does next

With Iran and Israel in direct confrontation, BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner considers what comes next. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1c2jytR

'Obvious' Sydney killer targeted women - police

Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed six people in a crowded Sydney shopping centre on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kdAiuZ5

BBC Verify examines video from Iran's attack on Israel

Footage shows projectiles being intercepted after Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zJUiCIy

Sydney knife attacker identified by police

Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed five women and a man at Westfield Bondi Junction mall on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7fZkxPz

Iran launches drones at Israel in retaliatory attack

IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari has said the drones could take several hours to arrive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/obHeaJZ

Israel says defences are 'ready' as Iran attacks

It comes as Iran launches a wave of drones at Israel, after threatening Israel with a reprisal attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aVfxuM0

Watch: Moment man rescued from Turkey cable car

A military helicopter hoists the stranded passenger to safety in a rescue basket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/St9TAH7

Democratic donors paid $1.7m in Biden legal fees

Mr Biden has criticised Donald Trump, his election challenger, for using donor funds to pay legal fees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eGWu5l3

Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon

The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5vZUWfi

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wZrPOHL

Italian fashion designer Robert Cavalli dies

The designer, famed for his animal prints on leather and textiles, died at home in Florence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LPuOHa9

US to end 'gun show loophole' of unlicensed sales

White House says it will require all gun show and internet dealers to conduct background checks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F0ZQkoq

Taylor Swift's music returns to TikTok

The artist's songs were removed from the platform in January after a dispute over licensing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DYfyXet

Threats spark security headaches ahead of Paris Olympics

Officials stress IS-linked threats are not new, but police put on a show of force ahead of the Games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yGXAOln

Hamas leader says three sons killed in air strike

Israel says Ismail Haniyeh's sons were all members of Hamas's military wing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vfeC2Dy

HSBC agrees to sell off its Argentina business

The banking giant is set to take a billion-dollar loss by exiting Argentina after nearly 30 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/azexfN2

Can US pressure deliver Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza?

Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar remain far apart on key issues after six months of war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/prKq6Zv

Time-lapses show eclipse sweeping over North America

Darkness descended on Monday as a total solar eclipse moved across cities and towns, turning day into night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y172Wix

One dead as bridge falls on railway in Russia

The incident in the western city of Vyazma halts all train traffic, cutting gas supplies to many people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fNZjQHx

Watch stunning images and best moments from solar eclipse

See moment the Moon completely obscured the Sun, turning day to night and revealing dazzling corona. from BBC News https://ift.tt/up2MTvq

Watch stunning first images of total eclipse in North America

Watch stunning first images of total solar eclipse in North America from BBC News https://ift.tt/kQhH5uw

'Worst floods in decades' hit Kazakhstan and Russia

Tens of thousands are evacuated in northern Kazakhstan, amid warnings that floods are spreading in Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xYgi5K8

Greta Thunberg arrested at Dutch climate protest

The activist was placed on a bus with fellow detainees and driven away from a protest at The Hague. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tWyhVBr

Six months on, how close is Israel to eliminating Hamas?

BBC Verify assesses the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of destroying Hamas during its military operation in the Gaza Strip. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RXYh0ZI

Thousands of Israelis rally to demand hostage deal

The massive protests come after the IDF recovered the body of an abducted Israeli. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J2LfZBd

NBA legend James' son Bronny to enter 2024 draft

Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron, is to enter the 2024 NBA draft. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X2HOgfc

Thousands evacuated after Russian dam breached

Local emergency services are working to stem flooding in Orsk, about 1,800km east of Moscow, from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZEst7Vw

Man sentenced to 30 years for aiding France attacker

Audrey Mondjehi was convicted of obtaining a gun used in a 2018 attack on a Strasbourg Christmas market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v4s2TfY

Boeing pays Alaska Air more than $160m after blowout

The sum to the airline for losses since January reflects the ongoing fallout to Boeing from the crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TgLWbAD

Thieves steal $30m in one of LA's biggest heists

There are few clues on who carried out the burglary in the San Fernando Valley - or even how. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ul9yGSR

French couple with 159 cats banned from having pets

A woman, 68, has been diagnosed as having Noah syndrome, a condition associated with animal hoarding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f2EMeTd

Moment maternity staff rush to keep babies safe during quake

Video shows nurse and her colleagues scrambling to hold on to baby cots, as the building they're in begins to shake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RuxXOc6

Trump sues Truth Social partners for 'mismanagement'

Donald Trump is seeking that the two ex-Apprentice contestants lose shares in the now public company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZqYkRDg

Biden and Xi discuss US-China cooperation and conflict

The two leaders discussed ways to cooperate as they try to keep thaw tensions between the US and China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pa1yoWP

What do we know about the aid convoy strike?

BBC Verify sets out what we know about the strike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QlVFB8m

Moment woman steals guard's gun and opens fire

Three people were injured in the incident, which took place outside a market in Santiago, Chile. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3so1Sqw

Person in Texas diagnosed with rare bird flu case

There has only been one other human case of avian flu in the US, and the risk to the public is low. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HeD2tfR

Investigation links 'Havana Syndrome' to Russia

Media reports further fuel the view that US diplomats may have been targeted with sonic weapons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/anHJ09y