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Margot Robbie comments on best actress Oscar snub https://ift.tt/BnuPLI2 The Barbie star had a sunny view of the movie's nominations, except when it came to Greta Gerwig.

Russia Ukraine war: ICJ finds Moscow violated international treaties https://ift.tt/ycaRNsx But judges decline to rule on allegations Russia funded fighters involved in downing Flight MH17.

DeSantis wins as judge dismisses Disney's lawsuit against him https://ift.tt/ycaRNsx Disney had claimed the governor orchestrated a campaign of "government retaliation".

Pakistan election 2024: Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan reverse roles https://ift.tt/ycaRNsx Tens of millions will vote in a lopsided poll - with one ex-PM behind bars and stable government unlikely.

Madeleine McCann: 'I regret posting online that I was the missing girl' https://ift.tt/dUnNsJz Julia Wandelt tells the BBC about her motives and remorse after claiming to be the missing girl.…

Hamas says it is studying proposal for new pause in Gaza fighting https://ift.tt/dUnNsJz A framework reportedly sets out a six-week pause in the fighting to allow more hostages to be freed.

UK demands clarity as British-Russian activist vanishes from Siberian prison https://ift.tt/dUnNsJz The UK is "deeply concerned" after contact is lost with jailed Ukraine war critic Vladimi…

Three US soldiers killed in Jordan attack named https://ift.tt/dUnNsJz The US has blamed Iranian-backed groups and says the attack carried the "footprints" of Hezbollah.

Sydney Harbour shark attack leaves woman severely injured https://ift.tt/dUnNsJz The woman in her 20s is in a serious but stable condition after being bitten on the leg.

Arrests made after six bodies found in California desert https://ift.tt/dUnNsJz Police discovered the unidentified bodies last week in a remote area of the Mojave Desert.

South African Airways: Troubled airline returns to intercontinental travel https://ift.tt/uPdGNhz South African Airways is trying to rebuild its reputation after being plagued by corruption allegatio…

Haji Malang: The Sufi shrine caught up in a religious row in Mumbai https://ift.tt/uPdGNhz Both Hindus and Muslims visit the Haji Malang shrine in Mumbai - but a controversy has shaken some devotees.…

Is Canada vulnerable to foreign interference? https://ift.tt/uPdGNhz A public inquiry launching on Monday could be a reckoning in the country on national security matters.

Ex-minister of secretive sect admits to child sex abuse https://ift.tt/rWvxmds Alleged victims say predators have gone unpunished for decades in Christian church known as The Truth.

OneFour: How drill music trailblazers have divided Australia https://ift.tt/rWvxmds A standoff between a hip-hop act and law enforcement is fuelling a nationwide debate over art and censorship.

UNRWA claims: UN agency condemns aid halt over alleged help for Hamas attacks https://ift.tt/rWvxmds Nine countries pause funding for UNRWA over allegations its staff were involved in the 7 October a…

Xavi: Barcelona manager to leave at end of season https://ift.tt/rWvxmds Barcelona manager Xavi says he will step down at the end of the season.

WWE boss Vince McMahon quits after sex-trafficking lawsuit https://ift.tt/UquoRIv He said in a statement that he had made the decision to resign "out of respect for the WWE Universe".

Why Europe's farmers are taking their anger to the streets https://ift.tt/UquoRIv Europe is swept by a wave of protests by farmers, who blame EU policies for their hardship.

Australian Open: Zheng Qinwen sparks Chinese tennis hopes going into final https://ift.tt/UquoRIv The 21-year-old aims to repeat Li Na's 2014 victory going into the Australian Open final.

Australia Day: The 'quiet rebranding' of a controversial national holiday https://ift.tt/WNwtTyF The national day causes pain to Indigenous people - will new approaches future-proof it?

Ukrainian intelligence does not rule out PoWs on downed Russian plane https://ift.tt/WNwtTyF Intelligence officer says he cannot exclude possibility, but adds that Russia has provided no proof.

'I just love you': Tim Scott and Donald Trump's other challengers fall in line https://ift.tt/c6dpsyl Tim Scott and Vivek Ramaswamy stumped for Donald Trump and raised speculation about t…

Downed plane: Still unanswered questions amid Ukraine and Russia claims https://ift.tt/c6dpsyl Warfare can come in the form of battle or information control, and Russia has a history of brazen lies.

Argentina: Tens of thousands march against Javier Milei's cuts https://ift.tt/c6dpsyl Tens of thousands of Argentinians demonstrate against plans to reverse many employment protections.

Algeria out of Afcon as Mauritania claim famous win https://ift.tt/rC4lfzK Algeria crash out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Mauritania claim a famous first win at the finals to snatch a last-16…

Police search for motive in Illinois mass killing https://ift.tt/rC4lfzK Romeo Nance killed eight before dying after a confrontation with US Marshals in Texas, police say.

Khan Younis: Israel says forces have encircled Gaza's second city https://ift.tt/rC4lfzK Fighting is reported around hospitals in the city, where Israel believes Hamas leaders are hiding.

MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video https://ift.tt/aERplWi The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site.

In Ukraine's river war, drones mean nowhere is safe https://ift.tt/3ASBg0r Ukraine aims to build a million military drones in 2024. In Kherson, the BBC saw how vital they are.

Ayodhya: India PM Modi to open Hindu temple on razed Babri mosque site https://ift.tt/3ASBg0r Ayodhya is spruced up for the Ram temple launch, but opposition leaders and some Hindu seers are staying …

Ron DeSantis suspends campaign for president https://ift.tt/3ASBg0r The Florida governor dropped out of the 2024 presidential race whilst endorsing Donald Trump.

The Color Purple stars 'want to make Oprah Winfrey proud' https://ift.tt/D0zTavB Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks take on roles previously played by Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey.

US personnel injured in missile attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq https://ift.tt/D0zTavB Missiles and rockets were fired at the airbase by an Iranian-backed militia, the US military says.

Ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch 'vehemently denies' sex trafficking allegations https://ift.tt/D0zTavB Mike Jeffries claims the allegations fall outside statute of limitations, and are &quo…

Iran's sudden strikes show just how perilous region has become https://ift.tt/9HV6kij Iran wanted a message to be heard loud and clear - at home, and a long way beyond.

Trudeau balancing act on Israel-Gaza annoys both sides of debate https://ift.tt/9HV6kij Canada's prime minister has been criticised for failing to define his country's stance on the war.

Japan lands on Moon but glitch threatens mission https://ift.tt/9HV6kij It becomes only the fifth country to soft-land on the Moon but power supply problems may hinder its mission.

Peregrine lander: American Moon mission destroyed over Pacific Ocean https://ift.tt/Jyd4PrR The Peregrine One spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere after failing to reach the Moon.

Israeli troops push deep into Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis https://ift.tt/Jyd4PrR The army says soldiers are engaged in "close quarter combat" after reaching the city's south…

Biden says air strikes against Yemen's Houthis will continue https://ift.tt/Jyd4PrR The remarks come as the US confirmed a fifth round of strikes on Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen.

What can happen in the extreme cold? https://ift.tt/a7BFq3K A look at the weird and wonderful effects of cold temperatures as North America is hit with frigid weather.

US woman gets 26 years for mother's 'suitcase murder' https://ift.tt/a7BFq3K Heather Mack helped to kill her mother and stuff her body in a suitcase in Bali a decade ago.

Ecuador prosecutor probing TV studio attack killed https://ift.tt/a7BFq3K César Suárez was shot dead in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, the attorney general said.

Spain shaman arrests: Police say group sold psychoactive drugs to members https://ift.tt/a7BFq3K Members of the group are accused of promoting rituals involving psychoactive substances like toad veno…

Pakistan says children killed in Iranian strike https://ift.tt/QhbXOGa The country's foreign ministry has called the airstrike - which Iran says targeted militants - illegal.

US voters react to Trump's commanding win in Iowa https://ift.tt/QhbXOGa As the ex-president tightened his grip on the party, Republicans voters say only he can "save" the US.

Boeing seeks Ryanair support with checks after mid-air blowout https://ift.tt/QhbXOGa Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary told the BBC that it was asked to send engineers to oversee quality checks.

Emmy Awards: Succession among early winners https://ift.tt/5l9mo1F The ceremony was due to take place in September but Hollywood strikes forced organisers to postpone.

Emmys 2024: The red carpet in pictures https://ift.tt/5l9mo1F Stars of Succession, Better Call Saul and The Bear are arriving for the 75th annual Emmy Awards.

Josef Fritzl could be moved to care home - reports https://ift.tt/5l9mo1F The sex offender, who is now 88 and has dementia, was jailed for life in 2009 in a case that shocked the world.

Israel Gaza war: Hamas video claims to show dead hostages https://ift.tt/5l9mo1F The militants say the two men were killed in air strikes on Gaza, an allegation denied by Israel.

Emmy Awards: Succession and Wednesday stars gear up for ceremony delayed by strike https://ift.tt/UdHTi8M The ceremony was due to take place in September but Hollywood strikes forced organisers to po…

Iceland volcano eruption spills lava into town setting houses on fire https://ift.tt/UdHTi8M The entire population of Grindavik has been evacuated as an expert warns of a "worst-case scenario&qu…

Rare white penguin filmed in Chilean Antarctica https://ift.tt/UdHTi8M A penguin with leucism from the Gentoo species has been filmed in the icy climate in early January.

Iowa caucuses: What voters are thinking ahead of Republican contest https://ift.tt/69KVw1H As Republican candidates make their final pitches, Donald Trump is on the minds of both his supporters and o…

Queen Margrethe: Will abdication cause a ripple effect? https://ift.tt/69KVw1H Nordic monarchies are known to embrace modernity. Abdication was one of the few customs they resisted - until now.

John Kerry to step down as US climate envoy https://ift.tt/69KVw1H The former secretary of state sets his sights on helping Joe Biden's re-election campaign.

Ecuador violence affects whole world, president tells BBC https://ift.tt/LkghOtG Daniel Noboa says he won't let his country turn into a narco-state after days of gang violence.

Medicine to be delivered to Gaza hostages under new agreement, says Israeli PM https://ift.tt/LkghOtG Qatar has helped agree a deal between Israel and Hamas after families of hostages raised concerns…

Who are the Houthi rebels and why are they attacking Red Sea ships? https://ift.tt/AspNfI4 The Houthi rebels in Yemen have vowed to attack all ships in the Red Sea bound for Israel.

Video shows cars driving through sea foam after storm https://ift.tt/AspNfI4 The foam was left behind after flood waters receded after a storm on the coast of New Hampshire.

Trump's New York fraud trial wraps up, with millions of dollars on the line https://ift.tt/AspNfI4 During closing arguments, Trump had a chance to speak about the case that threatens his business…

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges https://ift.tt/AspNfI4 The US president's son is accused of, among other things, tax evasion and filing false tax returns.

Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but what are they? https://ift.tt/jYNCsnU Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way t…

Eurovision: Finnish artists want Israel barred from Eurovision over Gaza war https://ift.tt/jYNCsnU More than 1,400 music professionals demand action from public broadcaster Yle.

New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries https://ift.tt/21KcHDC Microsoft said AI and supercomputing were used to synthesise an entirely new material.

Powerful storms across the US deliver tornadoes, snow and flooding https://ift.tt/21KcHDC More than 340,000 people across the US are without power as severe weather sweeps through the east.

Town celebrates return of the sun after 30 nights https://ift.tt/LFOCjcv The Inuvik sunrise festival in Canada commemorates the return of sunlight after a month of polar nights.

Antony Blinken: On the US mission to stop Gaza igniting wider war https://ift.tt/LFOCjcv The US secretary of state wants to prevent the war escalating but the cauldron of tensions could boil over.

Golden Globes 2024: Margot Robbie, Barry Keoghan and more on red carpet https://ift.tt/ygMfF0z Hollywood stars are arriving at the ceremony in Los Angeles in a variety of eye-catching outfits.

Palestinians must be able to stay in Gaza - Blinken https://ift.tt/ygMfF0z The US secretary of state criticises Israeli ministers calling for the resettlement of Gazans.

Watch: Can you guess these impressions? https://ift.tt/vqNjD27 At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians.

Lloyd Austin: White House not told for days defence secretary in hospital https://ift.tt/vqNjD27 White House officials tell US media that Lloyd Austin's treatment was kept quiet for three days.

Golden Globes 2024: How to watch and who is nominated https://ift.tt/vqNjD27 Barbie star Margot Robbie is among the nominees at the ceremony, which takes place in Los Angeles.

Aditya-L1: India's Sun mission set to reach destination in hours https://ift.tt/4okZ6US Aditya-L1 has been travelling towards the Sun for more than four months since launch on 2 September.

Biden slams Trump for Capitol riot in 2024 campaign speech https://ift.tt/4okZ6US Kicking off a new phase of his re-election bid, the US president warned of threats to democracy.

Madrid City Hall apologises over blackface Epiphany videos https://ift.tt/4okZ6US The videos were part of the Epiphany festivities which show the Three Wise Men bringing presents for children.

'Time capsule' wallet lost in 1950s reunited with owner's family https://ift.tt/ZPWahHD A wallet found at a cinema in Atlanta, Georgia, is being called a "time capsule" from the…

Iowa student shoots six, one fatally, at high school https://ift.tt/ZPWahHD The attacker, a 17-year-old, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say.

Salman Rushdie stabbing trial delayed over upcoming book https://ift.tt/YLO29R4 The defendant's lawyers argue they should review Rushdie's upcoming memoir about the incident.

New Zealand: Man's watch reflection leads to rescue after day in ocean https://ift.tt/YLO29R4 The man, who spent almost 24 hours floating in the ocean, harnessed the sun's rays to attract att…

BBC Sound Of 2024: Superstar DJ Peggy Gou breaks out of the dance bubble https://ift.tt/cjDSqYR As her club sound goes overground, the Korean-born musician comes third in Radio 1's Sound of 2024.…

Trump challenges his 'arbitrary' removal from Maine's ballot https://ift.tt/cjDSqYR The court filing accuses Maine's top electoral official of being a "biased decision maker"…

Who was Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut? https://ift.tt/cjDSqYR The 57-year-old was deputy head of Hamas's political bureau and helped establish the group's military wing.

China’s BYD closer to taking Tesla's electric car top spot https://ift.tt/FRxYO1c Elon Musk's Tesla is due to release quarterly production and delivery figures on Tuesday.

How Japan learned to live with earthquakes https://ift.tt/FRxYO1c Monday's quake renewed Japan's collective trauma - but it's also a story of engineering success.

Lee Jae-myung: South Korea opposition leader stabbed in Busan. https://ift.tt/FRxYO1c Lee Jae-myung was stabbed on the left side of his neck during a news conference during a visit to Busan.

Robert Pether: Australian jailed in Iraq reaches 1,000-day milestone https://ift.tt/FRxYO1c Robert Pether has been detained for 1,000 days, in what his family call a "hostage" situation.