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Irish election 'too close to call', says taoiseach

The Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin leaders are elected as three parties battle to top the polls in the Irish general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XnVzxNo

Food charity pauses Gaza work after car carrying staff hit by Israeli strike

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/KGSOurJ

World Beekeeping Awards axe honey prize due to fraud

A report found that 46% of sampled honey products had likely been bulked out with cheaper sugar syrups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VzCDlfX

Israel warns against returning to 60 Lebanon villages

The warning comes as Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of breaking the fragile ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p53Pthi

Kremlin critic jailed for three more years over Ukraine war opposition

Former Moscow councillor Alexei Gorinov had already been serving a seven-year sentence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xe5GVrO

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/HZlTYPL

Colombian navy intercepts narco-subs taking new route to Australia

A semi-submersible packed full of cocaine is the latest of a number to be seized in the Pacific Ocean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oAtiRaZ

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/IuPEhSH

Liberia's notorious rebel-turned-senator Johnson dies

Prince Johnson oversaw the torture and killing of the then-president but was later elected to the senate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k8973mH

Missing hiker found alive after more than five weeks in wilderness

Experienced hiker Sam Benastick was reported missing 19 October in a rugged, remote part of Canada from BBC News https://ift.tt/lMTZd9n

Three Americans released in US-China prisoner exchange

The exchange was reportedly months in the making, and included the release of at least one Chinese citizen in US custody. from BBC News https://ift.tt/brqsL4u

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/M7Gcgvp

Israeli anger at 'irresponsible and hasty' ceasefire

Many displaced residents of northern Israel feel unease and mistrust over their PM's deal with Lebanon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UZxf8qV

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/gW1A9jf

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/7Lcp1VA

Eight migrants including children drown off Greek coast

It is believed about 50 people were onboard the vessel which sank in the Aegean Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xj4tbmK

One dead and three injured in Lithuania cargo-jet crash

The Boeing 737 crashed near a house as it was making its final approach for landing, local authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8apXc7S

'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar

The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off? from BBC News https://ift.tt/DpMf7uK

South African anti-apartheid writer Breytenbach dies

The anti-apartheid critic spent seven years in prison for opposing the white minority regime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/als9q6E

'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings

The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GRsrM61

Children shot dead after joining pot-banging protests in Mozambique

The southern African state has been a shaken by a wave of protests and killings since disputed elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oqw5i3M

'Are we not humans?': Anger in Beirut as massive Israeli strike kills 20

The death toll from the strike on a multi-storey building in central Beirut's Basta district is expected to rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dUsASDp

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/SGgUICX

Biden says ICC war crimes arrest warrant 'outrageous'

US President Joe Biden calls the issuing of warrants against Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu "outrageous". from BBC News https://ift.tt/cWMpPYf

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/JvbPwaz

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/rBdfGVb

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/qnvagw1

Ugandan opposition figure taken to military court after Kenya expulsion

Kizza Besigye is charged in a Ugandan military court after his wife says he was kidnapped while in Kenya. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vyt3npP

Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy campaigners for subversion

Benny Tai and Joshua Wong were among dozens sentenced in a controversial national security trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xb75wkK

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/vmcsYz5

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/TOkRprS

Fury in Russia at 'serious escalation' of missile move

What really counts is what President Putin does next, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Iw54L7G

Final phase for mass rape trial that has horrified France

Fifty-one men are on trial in a case that focuses on a formerly married couple, Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3L8vD7a

Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden

The incoming Trump administration loomed over Chinese President Jinping Xi's final meeting with outgoing US president Joe Biden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Liw1mT3

Trump cabinet nominees battle misconduct claims and controversy

The president-elect's picks for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E3zatnX

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/9NJgZBo

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/MWog2Za

Ten dead in fire at Spanish care home

The fire broke out in the town of Villafranca de Ebro in north-eastern Spain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2FiThnk

Staff 'banana-proof' areas for Swedish minister's phobia

Government officials reportedly ask for no bananas to be present ahead of official visits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3EyRfJe

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/JkIBzgc

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/rs7Lw2m

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/GcCRiVW

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/uP58Z2K

Israel has missed US deadline to boost Gaza aid, UN agency says

But Israel says it has greatly increased deliveries since being warned of cuts to military assistance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vXraKuf

Kenya's top judge: No-one has ever tried to bribe me

Martha Koome says the recent allegations of corruption within the judiciary are based on misogyny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pobrGxt

Optimism and uncertainty at summit as Middle East awaits Trump’s return

As heads of Arab and Islamic states meet in Riyadh, Trump's victory raises questions for the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Y378VF

Starmer set for Trump and Ukraine talks with Macron

The pair are likely to discuss Donald Trump's US election win when they meet for Armistice Day events in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cUa9CQZ

Massive sex tape leak could be a ploy for power in Equatorial Guinea

Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant in Equatorial Guinea have flooded social media, shocking people in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bf84b10

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/qzhT8JI

Pompeii to cap daily tourist numbers at 20,000

Nearly 4 million people visited the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii in 2023, a third more than the previous year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7xQoeWV

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/Pabgyfh

Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women and children, UN says

A UN agency verified victims from a six-month period and said it found international law violations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QFpZuwJ

Susie Wiles: Who is Trump's new chief of staff?

The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4XWZ6Jr

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/qji0MmH

Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

Argentinian prosecutors say three people have been charged in connection with the singer's death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p9va01F

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/ZsrcG1j

Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses

Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S1Maz5q

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/HxmEvKZ

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/EKsZbek

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/frBn87M

Queen Letizia in tears on visit to flood-hit Valencia

As anger flared in the stricken town of Paiporta, the Queen of Spain, with mud smeared on her face, was seen crying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HzW26Vm

Russia-friendly candidate ahead in Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling

Alexandr Stoianoglo, backed by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists, has promised a closer relationship with Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ptC4eb6

Watch as crowd chant 'murderer' and throw objects at Spanish king

Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B7ZXt8Y

Ex-officer found guilty in death of Breonna Taylor

Brett Hankison is the first officer convicted in the 2020 botched raid on Taylor's apartment from BBC News https://ift.tt/zVEtNaF

'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/iru80Lb

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/ntgEuZa

Kim Jong Un was China's ally - until he became the 'comrade from hell'

Beijing is caught between its sanctioned neighbours, whose new alliance is causing concern. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oaDZhf9

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/NZkFXjv

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/D20sfj3