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A baby gorilla's journey in search of a mum https://ift.tt/Ewm06Ga 'Jameela' has travelled from a zoo Texas to one in Ohio looking for a family after her birth mum rejected her.

The Iranians celebrating Easter in secret https://ift.tt/sjZhFoY Iranians who have converted to Christianity from Islam can only practise their faith in secret.

Why funeral of a TikTok star stunned Kenyans https://ift.tt/JmMTQqn Villagers complain that some of the fans of the late Brian Chira were not respectful at the burial.

Data from 73 million AT&T accounts leaked online https://ift.tt/zfsT6dV Current and former customers of the US telecoms firm are impacted by the breach, the company says.

Police on horseback chase down suspect https://ift.tt/KtbCFaY Police bodycam showed the suspected shoplifter trying to run across three lanes of traffic.

The football pitch that doubles as an execution ground https://ift.tt/dQCMK32 Goalposts used by children on a beach in Somalia's capital are posts set up for firing squad executions.

Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr dies aged 87 https://ift.tt/pjxrQSF He was the first black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman.

Argentina's Milei call Colombian president 'terrorist' https://ift.tt/5ojgqfx President Javier Milei calls his Colombian counterpart a "murdering terrorist", triggering diplomat…

'Poetic' and 'notorious' sculptor Serra dies https://ift.tt/dRXPj4Q Richard Serra was a giant of US art and the man behind monumental steel sculptures around the world.

What contributed to the Baltimore Bridge collapse? https://ift.tt/Ig2uxkG "Dirty" fuel and a bridge designed for ships from another era may have factored into the collapse.

How Russia pushed false claims about Moscow attack https://ift.tt/kBy2w9F BBC Verify examines how the campaign to blame Kyiv unfolded.

Who are IS-K, blamed for attack on Moscow concert hall? https://ift.tt/Cy7peHQ The assault on Crocus City Hall is not the first atrocity believed to be carried out by the Islamic State-Khorasan group…

Russian state media blames Ukraine and West for attack https://ift.tt/m8kqHvr Despite evidence the Islamic State group was behind Friday's outrage, Russian news reflects the Kremlin's narrati…

19th Century law fires up anti-abortion push https://ift.tt/vcNk7Us A federal abortion ban won’t pass Congress. But activists hope a 19th Century law could be enforced to halt the procedure.

Footage shows raids at Sean 'Diddy' Combs's properties https://ift.tt/qoxpVPd US Homeland Security agents were seen entering the rap mogul's properties in Los Angeles and Miami.

Several injured as Russian missiles target Kyiv https://ift.tt/OPfxJde A three-storey building is badly damaged in the attack, as Russia steps up air strikes against Ukraine.

Trump: I don't need to borrow money to pay bond https://ift.tt/YUwaQhA The former US president has 10 days to pay a lesser amount of $175m, which he said he will do before the deadline.

Ukraine says it hit Russian landing ships in Crimea https://ift.tt/OzBxgdi A large number of missiles targeted Kyiv early on Sunday as Russia stepped up attacks against Ukraine.

Nigerian pupils taken in mass abduction freed https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/17DE/production/_133001160_children_blur976.jpg Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-wes…

First J-Pop, then K-Pop - could I-Pop be next? https://ift.tt/dyB4zQ5 Ri, Zo, Sim, and Suchi are members of India's first mainstream girl group in over 20 years.

Moment Ukraine's largest dam hit by missile https://ift.tt/jcAXtnd Large areas of Ukraine are suffering blackouts after Russian missiles targeted energy infrastructure.

Trump poised for billions as stock market deal passes https://ift.tt/2z5BlF9 Trump's social media firm has been acquired - a deal that could produce a windfall as he fights legal penalties.

Court denies Navalny mother's case against prison https://ift.tt/P1ZSChW Lyudmila Navalnaya had filed a claim of improper medical care against the Russian penal colony.

Watch: Hot air balloon collides with powerlines https://ift.tt/xSKBm4d Firefighters responded to the incident after it crashed into power lines and its basket became detached.

India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal https://ift.tt/1RYi4jf The country has applied for two new licences to explore the deep seabed in parts of the Indian Ocean.

Planners foresaw danger at fatal Travis Scott concert https://ift.tt/MxrbYDf Ten people died at the concert, but new court documents suggest the tragedy could've been avoided.

Hong Kong passes tough security law fought by protesters for years https://ift.tt/HyqM2kG Authorities say Article 23 is necessary for stability, but critics fear it will further erode civil liberties…

Customers withdraw millions after cash machine glitch https://ift.tt/zB53vDP Clients at Ethiopia's biggest commercial bank are being urged to return any money that isn't theirs.

US reports death of senior Hamas military leader https://ift.tt/Yp1nWsR Details are also released of President Biden's high-stakes call to Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.

Putin hails Crimea annexation after claiming election win https://ift.tt/CR6fmSh The president addresses thousands in Moscow after official figures suggest he won 87% of the vote.

The WhatsApp group that saved trafficked women https://ift.tt/qLhAo9M How 54 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.

Trabzonspor fans attack Fenerbahce players after loss https://ift.tt/tOaq8iA Trabzonspor fans ran on to the field and attacked Fenerbahce players after Sunday's Super Lig match.

Watch: Putin thanks Russia after predictable win https://ift.tt/GNOuHVR President Vladimir Putin thanks Russians for putting their trust in him as he celebrates his election win.

'He will come back’ - Israeli hostage families cling to hope, and demand a deal https://ift.tt/GtwmI1H How months of trauma after seeing loved ones killed or held captive in Gaza is taking its to…

Evacuations as Iceland volcano erupts again https://ift.tt/Tyt73Kj It is the fourth eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since December - and Grindavik is evacuated again.

Watch: Iceland volcano spews lava in eruption https://ift.tt/nIXRCBK Footage from the Reykjanes Peninsula shows bright orange lava erupting into the air.

Biden backs top Democrat calling for Israeli election https://ift.tt/1QFDB58 Senator Schumer said on Thursday that Israel risked becoming a "pariah" with Mr Netanyahu in charge.

Watch: Polling booth set alight on Russia voting day https://ift.tt/OIQyTux Russian officials say several people have been arrested for vandalism on the first day of voting in the presidential electi…

Cara Delevingne's LA home destroyed by fire https://ift.tt/w2A5znQ The British model and actress thought her two cats had died in the blaze - but

Al-Shabaab attacks hotel in Somali capital https://ift.tt/AkVJDor Militants have reportedly stormed a hotel near the presidential palace in Somalia's capital Mogadishu.

Iconic Concorde jet taken across Hudson River to museum https://ift.tt/lMbKfRp The retired aircraft, known for flying across the Atlantic Ocean in less than three hours, underwent a restoration.

The story of I Will Always Love You, 50 years on https://ift.tt/TQPcwix Dolly Parton's ballad endures after five decades - from Elvis Presley to Whitney Houston and beyond.

Denmark to start conscripting women for first time https://ift.tt/OWrRPn8 The Scandinavian nation also wants to raise the service time for men and women, and boost defence spending.

RFK Jr eyes NFL star and wrestling legend as VP picks https://ift.tt/QEY6Kyg The independent candidate's campaign says Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura are on the shortlist for the role.

Ukraine-based groups claim raids into Russia https://ift.tt/erN72ZU Russian rebel forces claim villages in Kursk and Belgorod areas - Moscow says the attacks failed.

Toilet paper spill ‘clogs’ traffic on US highway https://ift.tt/8SFIBY1 Officers responded to a call. The offender: Loo rolls causing havoc on a busy interstate.

Ukraine summons Vatican envoy over Pope remarks https://ift.tt/0MGx2aA The papal nuncio was called in after the Pope said Kyiv should "have the courage to raise the white flag".

Boeing whistleblower found dead in US https://ift.tt/fegHO1s Prior to his death, whistleblower John Barnett was testifying against Boeing over concerns about standards.

Meghan: 'Social media bullying is not catty, it's cruel' https://ift.tt/5yMXQ7L The Duchess of Sussex has criticised the "toxicity" of social media, revealing she was targeted w…

Ros Atkins on... The German military intelligence leak https://ift.tt/wHOpDcN Ros Atkins looks at Germany's week of uncomfortable questions, after top-secret discussions were made public.

Jokes and jabs at his rival - Biden goes on the attack https://ift.tt/Dd8Bh1l Facing low approval ratings and concerns about his age, the US president made a case for his re-election.

Watch: United Airlines plane loses tyre during take-off https://ift.tt/cPF2Lx8 The Tokyo-bound Boeing-777 was diverted to Los Angeles, where it made a safe emergency landing.

Panama footballer threatens to quit after 'fat' comment https://ift.tt/JVKqTil Marta Cox threatens not to play for Panama again after the president of Panama's football federation (FEPAFU…

US condemns expulsion of aid workers from Zimbabwe https://ift.tt/wVTNGM3 The US says the workers were legally admitted to the country to support democratic reform.

French MPs back compensating victims of anti-gay law https://ift.tt/AoCXEYb The anti-gay law was introduced during World War Two, when France was occupied by Nazi Germany.

More than 100 pupils abducted by Nigeria gunmen https://ift.tt/OfhxFX2 Dozens of gunmen ride through the school seizing children as young as eight, witnesses say.

Rust armourer guilty of cinematographer's death https://ift.tt/C36vixo Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found not guilty of a second charge - tampering with evidence.

Senegal president announces March election https://ift.tt/2brzXPC There have been widespread protests since the president postponed the election last month.

Trump and Biden rematch looms as both win big https://ift.tt/p9mLNPd Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set for a repeat of the 2020 vote as Republican Nikki Haley drops out.

BBC Verify: How to spot AI fakes in the US election https://ift.tt/0WyThfd The BBC's Marianna Spring explains the key to recognising AI-generated images circulating on social media.

FBI warns about Iranian plot to kill US officials https://ift.tt/zx7ZM4A Majid Farahani is wanted for plotting revenge for the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani.

Trump wins as Supreme Court sidesteps political landmines https://ift.tt/shMQI18 The Republican celebrates the ruling, which does not give a view on whether he engaged in insurrection at the US Capit…

UN says rape likely committed in Hamas attack on Israel https://ift.tt/IYFis9J The report also said there was "convincing information" hostages were subjected to sexual violence.

The tree-planting mayor of Freetown https://ift.tt/OAIsoM7 Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr's has faced challenges in her climate change mission but won over many women.

Can a rubberstamp parliament help China's economy? https://ift.tt/hEWvOHz The National People's Congress is a political performance. But watch carefully for signs of policy change.

US urges more aid for starving people in Gaza https://ift.tt/wBnRPqs US Vice-President Kamala Harris says Israel must let more aid into Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire.

The 'banned' Star Trek episode that promised a united Ireland https://ift.tt/3jq6EO2 A scene discussing Ireland's "2024 unification" stopped the episode from being shown in the …

Trump wins Michigan, Missouri and Idaho nominations https://ift.tt/g4UbfkN The results give Donald Trump 247 Republican delegates, compared to challenger Nikki Haley's 24.

Massive blizzard hits western United States https://ift.tt/ZPFXp0a The snowstorm hit California's Sierra Nevada mountains especially hard, with up to 10ft of snow expected.

Gazans crowdfund thousands for uncertain escape https://ift.tt/4let7RE People hoping to leave Gaza in a widening humanitarian crisis must dodge scammers and pay huge sums.

Fire truck drives through raging Texas wildfire https://ift.tt/0sSf4AJ Flames tower above the road as thick smoke rises, in footage filmed by a local fire department.

'Mr Permission' - the man who opened up Tanzania https://ift.tt/aLZhjbc Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who has died aged 98, allowed multiparty elections and free trade in Tanzania.

Catwalks, canes and cars: Africa's top shots https://ift.tt/DWfSJBp A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

What's at stake for Biden and Trump as both visit border https://ift.tt/ACN7Dxo Both are talking tough on immigration - an issue that could decide the presidency, writes Anthony Zurcher.