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Trump picks Ivanka's father-in-law for ambassador to France https://ift.tt/k42I3zc The president-elect had pardoned Charles Kushner of federal charges during his first term.

Family 'desperate' as pair missing in Red Sea boat sinking https://ift.tt/2BhtfRi The family of a couple missing after a tourist boat sank are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.

Thousands take to Georgia's streets for third night after EU talks halted https://ift.tt/rHQMmy9 Thousands are protesting in Tbilisi for a third night after the government put EU accession talks …

Canada town council changes rules after refusal to take King's oath https://ift.tt/ROD4o02 Newly-elected Dawson City councillors had refused to take the oath, citing the British Crown's histo…

Zelensky suggests 'hot phase' of war could end if unoccupied Ukraine comes under Nato https://ift.tt/N7TPdYm But Zelensky points out no-one has yet made such an offer and whether Nato would c…

Ros Atkins on... North Korean troops in Ukraine https://ift.tt/5gwvVYj The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at what we know about the claims that North Korean troops are involved in the war in Ukraine…

Voters to take to the polls in Irish general election https://ift.tt/NO7cgGL Polling stations will be open in the Republic of Ireland between 07:00 and 22:00 local time on Friday.

Death threats and division: A political feud takes a dramatic turn https://ift.tt/JdpLPqy The powerful Marcos-Duterte alliance has spectacularly unravelled in the Philippines.

Ceasefire largely holds but Israelis near Lebanon border have their doubts https://ift.tt/pDNEjrh Some people say the ceasefire with Hezbollah is a mistake, even a “surrender”.

Israelis survey damage and mull return to homes in north as ceasefire begins https://ift.tt/Gb8Itmh The deal has triggered discussions of what it would take for people displaced by Hezbollah attacks …

Missing hiker found alive after more than five weeks in wilderness https://ift.tt/ayKGbzL Experienced hiker Sam Benastick was reported missing 19 October in a rugged, remote part of Canada

Māori painting fetches record price in NZ auction https://ift.tt/4RY9cPM The NZ$3.75m ($2.2m; $1.7m) sale makes it the most valuable Māori portrait in New Zealand history.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect https://ift.tt/bBNLg7m Attacks by both sides were recorded until shortly before fighting stopped at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT).

Families of Australians killed in Laos call for answers https://ift.tt/YOujosb Eight people have been detained after a suspected methanol poisoning left six foreign tourists dead.

Israel cabinet to meet to discuss Lebanon ceasefire deal https://ift.tt/lbBEiVZ The ceasefire would reportedly be for an initial 60 days and include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon.

Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader? https://ift.tt/v7eIPHl Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the candidate for the dominant Swapo party but its popularity has waned.

Marchers show Nikita Hand support after McGregor case https://ift.tt/1A07x8O Protesters march in Dublin three days after Nikita Hand won a civil rape case against Conor McGregor.

Drone footage shows huge fire engulfing Manila shanty town https://ift.tt/oiGs32h Around 1,000 houses were destroyed in the blaze, officials say, months after a similar incident in the Philippine cap…

Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election https://ift.tt/UD7P0tC Calin Georgescu, a critic of the EU and Nato, looks set to face the pro-Europe prime minister in the secon…

South African anti-apartheid writer Breytenbach dies https://ift.tt/15P2kUI The anti-apartheid critic spent seven years in prison for opposing the white minority regime.

'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings https://ift.tt/D8jNRWF The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang …

Landmark $300bn for poorer nations in COP29 climate deal https://ift.tt/7VcvsAN A deal is salvaged at the UN summit as poorer nations are promised record funding for climate action.

In stifled sobs and fierce accusations, family falls apart at mass rape trial https://ift.tt/kTCBAwe Gisèle Pelicot, 71, is the woman at the centre of this trial, but no-one has emerged unscathed in …

Israel investigating disappearance of rabbi in UAE https://ift.tt/Xk1oMjL Rabbi Zvi Kogan has been missing since Thursday, the Israeli prime minister's office said.

Who has joined Trump's team so far? https://ift.tt/UMW90ho Trump's latest picks include a former NFL player, a House legislator, and Wall Street financer to lead housing, labour, and the trea…

The week of rising stakes in the Ukraine war https://ift.tt/k2iWhEr Russia made its loudest threat yet of nuclear war, as Western powers bolstered Ukraine's arsenal.

Trump nominates Scott Bessent to lead US Treasury https://ift.tt/Tl5QJM2 It ends what has proven to be one of the more protracted decisions for the president-elect as he assembles his team.

Trump picks Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws https://ift.tt/k3epbcr Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and long-time ally of Trump.

Woman gets first double lung transplant done by robot https://ift.tt/HcCEPoF The surgical feat was performed on a New York medic who says she got her 'life back' because of the procedure.

Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to take King's oath https://ift.tt/xMOYtr7 The council has refused to take the oath due to the Crown’s history with Canada’s indigenous people.

Brazil police formally accuse Bolsonaro of alleged coup plot https://ift.tt/GqfjtEv Former President Bolsonaro says he will mount a legal "fight" against the accusations.

Fallen trees cause widespread damage after bomb cyclone https://ift.tt/7neL5dB Two people died in the storm that hit the West coast of the US and Canada overnight.

Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked https://ift.tt/cCLvUjx President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the next attorney general is at the centre of a number of…

US charges Indian billionaire with fraud https://ift.tt/2a1G5f8 The allegations of bribery and fraud are the latest blow for the tycoon, one of India's richest people.

'Bomb cyclone' to bring rain, snow and winds to US northwest https://ift.tt/67SYxZL The storm will bring damaging winds, snow and excessive rainfall that could lead to mudslides.

Hamas leaders no longer in Doha but office not permanently closed, Qatar says https://ift.tt/8nNEKai A Palestinian official says they are keeping their locations secret to avoid embarrassing host sta…

Car driven into crowd outside primary school in China https://ift.tt/Vat08zT State media says "several students and adults were injured and fell to the ground".

The activists facing jail in Hong Kong's largest national security case https://ift.tt/f8msgxc Pro-democracy icons such as Joshua Wong and Benny Tai will be sentenced in the controversial case.

Ex-Canadian minister says he was alleged target of Iran assassination plot https://ift.tt/aLHNjD4 Canadian authorities reportedly foiled the alleged assassination attempt on Irwin Cotler.

Russia vows 'tangible' response if US missiles used against its territory https://ift.tt/Fbi95Vn US approval for Ukraine to strike inside Russia is a key move in the war as it reaches its 1,0…

Top Republican says Trump nominees are ‘disruptors’ https://ift.tt/4pnFCdc Donald Trump Jr said some nominees are controversial and the president-elect has "back-up plans"

Australian radio host arrested over sex abuse claims https://ift.tt/JVh8CGz Veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was arrested on Monday, local media report.

Russia's soldiers bringing wartime violence back home https://ift.tt/gfyBVEi Many of the attackers have previous criminal convictions and were released from prison purely to fight.

'Bulldozer justice' now illegal in India - but who will pay for my broken home? https://ift.tt/WXSxk70 The court has banned authorities from arbitrarily razing down homes but victims say the …

Elon Musk met Iran's UN ambassador in New York https://ift.tt/9X4ahCz It is not clear if President-elect Trump or his national security team were aware of the meeting.

Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect https://ift.tt/WEyMoCA He has made his early priorities clear - and stunned some in Washington and around the world while doing so.

Eva Longoria says her family no longer lives in 'dystopian' US https://ift.tt/Epq0tQ6 The Desperate Housewives star acknowledged most Americans were not as "privileged" to "get…

Menopause, the other menstrual taboo for Indian women https://ift.tt/u2spGmU In India, where conversation on menstruation is still taboo, menopause awareness is far behind.

Brazil Supreme Court evacuated following blasts https://ift.tt/m8erSYK Local officials told the AFP news agency that a body was found outside the building in an apparent attack.

'Nowhere is safe': Concerns grow as Israel strikes new areas of Lebanon https://ift.tt/1Lcyks4 Residents of the mixed area of Aramoun express alarm after a strike on Wednesday kills eight peo…

Activist takes own life in protest at Iranian regime https://ift.tt/UyEZTwe Kianoosh Sanjari was an outspoken critic of Iran's leaders and had demanded the release of political prisoners.

US flights to Haiti halted for month after attacks https://ift.tt/Rqhczmj America's aviation regulator suspends US flights to the country after three gun attacks on planes.

Israeli strikes in Mount Lebanon villages kill 23, ministry says https://ift.tt/M2SvG47 The strikes reportedly destroyed residential buildings where displaced families were living.

US jury awards $42m to ex-detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib https://ift.tt/Pgp437e A Virginia-based defence contractor is found liable for the abuse of three former prisoners.

Zelensky says Russia has 50,000 troops in Kursk https://ift.tt/fNGwo5e Ukraine's president says the incursion is limiting the forces Moscow can deploy inside his country.

'Man of his word': Jan 6 rioters expect Trump will keep pardon promise https://ift.tt/jNUC8mY Several Capitol riot defendants have asked for hearings to be delayed in anticipation of pardons.…

How will Trump's new 'border tsar' approach immigration? https://ift.tt/8VjSbw9 Homan has described the US border as "the biggest national security vulnerability" the nation has…

Mauritius prime minister accepts 'huge defeat' in election https://ift.tt/XHaoJNS "The population has decided to choose another team," says Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.

Trump appoints UN ambassador Elise Stefanik and border tsar Tom Homan https://ift.tt/IL20pfq All eyes are on the president-elect's picks for his top team as his party closes in on full control of…

China roads blocked by thousands of cyclists in night quest for dumplings https://ift.tt/abKCxEv It started as a social media trend but brought traffic gridlock between two cities.

Starmer set for Trump and Ukraine talks with Macron https://ift.tt/3aB6JGL The pair are likely to discuss Donald Trump's US election win when they meet for Armistice Day events in Paris.

How a hologram is being used to solve a sex worker's murder https://ift.tt/3rOai2L The fatal stabbing of a Hungarian teenager, killed shortly after she gave birth, has baffled police for 15 years…

Irish man suspected of killing US nurse arrested in Hungary https://ift.tt/9J1crnU Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing by friends after a night out in Budapest on Tuesday.

Huge protest demands Valencia's governor resign https://ift.tt/GIqaByE People are angry at the authorities' handling of floods which killed more than 200 people.

Crypto expert with links to gang shot dead at Brazilian airport https://ift.tt/f9tEBgq Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach had recently agreed to hand over information about the Primeiro Comando da Capital gr…

'Life turned to dust': A family's grief after Spain floods https://ift.tt/zXTdHKh Brothers Izan, 5, and Rubén, 3, were dragged from their father's arms in Valencia's deadly floods…

Pictures from space show mighty smog choking Lahore https://ift.tt/W4z26pv The smog covering Pakistan's second largest city has been captured in satellite images.

Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout https://ift.tt/Mdugqij Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in ju…

Putin congratulates 'courageous' Trump on election win https://ift.tt/A1ge9wi The Russian president says he was impressed by Trump's reaction to the first assassination attempt against hi…

Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses https://ift.tt/c6LmNwV Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are chan…

Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island https://ift.tt/dhxC5Jz Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little peng…

German coalition on brink of collapse after Scholz fires key minister https://ift.tt/3l7tNQB The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.

China welcomes Myanmar's embattled leader on first visit since coup https://ift.tt/tDG3z0i It's not a state visit, but Beijing's invitation to Min Aung Hlaing is still significant.

Watch: How election night unfolded https://ift.tt/Qg1KfTS Catch up on the key moments from election night.

Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town https://ift.tt/13yBVSj The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.

Nigerian children who collapsed in court released https://ift.tt/LJGjOva President Bola Tinubu orders the boys be freed following public outcry over their detention conditions.

Watch: Moment Coldplay's Chris Martin falls through stage https://ift.tt/baQ4wDH The band's frontman fell through a trapdoor during a concert in Australia but appeared unharmed.

Schools close in Lahore as pollution hits record level https://ift.tt/QuXH03W Pakistan's second-largest city tops the world list of most polluted cities.

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres https://ift.tt/ead9k46 A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

Why it costs India so little to reach the Moon and Mars https://ift.tt/jqJmvfZ India has approved 227bn rupees ($2.7bn) for new space projects - but the funding is far from lavish.

Queen Letizia in tears on visit to flood-hit Valencia https://ift.tt/wBhtqlZ As anger flared in the stricken town of Paiporta, the Queen of Spain, with mud smeared on her face, was seen crying.

Moldova's pro-EU leader in tight run-off as Russia denies meddling https://ift.tt/fYwIeEW President Maia Sandu is in a race seen as a choice between Europe and a return to Russian influence.

Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists https://ift.tt/pO0t4TP Representatives of 196 countries have been meeting in Cali, Colombia, as part of the COP biodiversity summit.

'This is my city, I have to help' - huge volunteer response in flood-hit Valencia https://ift.tt/Rp3GDqe There has been a growing outpouring of solidarity in and around Valencia to help those…

The rebel painter who ushered in a new era of Indian art https://ift.tt/uvNHCzY Vasudeo Gaitonde, born 100 years ago, is considered one of South Asia's greatest abstract painters.

Kim Jong Un was China's ally - until he became the 'comrade from hell' https://ift.tt/IoGhORe Beijing is caught between its sanctioned neighbours, whose new alliance is causing concern.

Moment police tackle teen accused of deadly Halloween shooting https://ift.tt/t3h8gvf Video shows the chaotic aftermath of the shooting on an Orlando street packed with revellers.