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Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation https://ift.tt/7RJg8Zz The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment op…

Chaos on roads as residents flee rampant Israel wildfires https://ift.tt/8dkYDew Buildings burn and land is scorched as wildfires spread outside of Jerusalem.

Australia's last vote was all about Indigenous people - now they say it's 'silence' https://ift.tt/rekbv6n Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton have had …

Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey https://ift.tt/8c6q2Sr Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation.

Hope and fear as tourists trickle back to Kashmir town after attack https://ift.tt/cW1gUO4 The escalation in tensions means it could be years before tourism and businesses thrive again in Kashmir.

How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day https://ift.tt/3IgCqSc Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.…

Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage https://ift.tt/aX95xSt Spain declares a national emergency as millions of people are left without power amid chaotic sc…

Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem's bag https://ift.tt/VhYaRKN The Homeland Security chief had her handbag stolen as she was dining out in Washington with her fa…

Mount Fuji climber rescued twice after going back for lost phone https://ift.tt/kM2GI6P He returned to Mount Fuji four days after his initial rescue in the hopes of finding his phone.

Eight hundred Houthi targets hit after weeks of strikes, says US https://ift.tt/ZiW6f71 Sustained air and naval strikes "have killed hundreds of Houthi fighters" in Yemen, the US military s…

How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus https://ift.tt/2tTY68w The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.

German defence minister says Ukraine should not agree to sweeping territorial concessions https://ift.tt/KcyhTHe Boris Pistorius says territorial concessions proposed in the US deal amount to "c…

The price of love - the doctor who has South Africa talking about financial abuse https://ift.tt/GcsOmk6 A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face…

Australia's universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved? https://ift.tt/vTXGKy7 More and more Australians, regardless of where they live, are delaying or going without the care they need.

Zelensky and Trump meet before Pope's funeral https://ift.tt/VfTnpB5 The two leaders held talks ahead of attending the service in Vatican City on Saturday.

How much has Elon Musk's Doge cut from US government spending? https://ift.tt/wgYAtlK BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to expe…

'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubble https://ift.tt/S4KbO2V The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lun…

California passes Japan as fourth largest economy https://ift.tt/PhaM5ZG The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump's tariffs could stunt future growth.

Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot? https://ift.tt/MD4t6Cn Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

Thousands march through Auschwitz commemorating liberation https://ift.tt/hG2wUlJ Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual 'March of the Living', 80 years after t…

Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots https://ift.tt/YZJ7KCU It is not clear how the ban will affect the Brotherhood's political arm, which is the largest group in parlia…

Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor? https://ift.tt/7XBNvKP Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.

Will the next Pope be from Africa? https://ift.tt/AjnIOWp Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

Early turnout shatters record in Canada polls with 7.3m ballots cast https://ift.tt/XiZSKRx Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early …

Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine https://ift.tt/DAxZ0wj The Russian president's proposal is the first signal of bilateral talks since the early days of the war.

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican? https://ift.tt/i4ST572 The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.

Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda https://ift.tt/xMTs2OL Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are at the forefront Canada's fe…

A death every three minutes: Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest https://ift.tt/eE0SrJ9 India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one…

Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia https://ift.tt/TQfyaGL Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative coun…

The mother and children trapped between two conflicts https://ift.tt/koxtRJ9 Fighting between rival forces resumes in South Sudan, while a full-scale civil war rages in neighbouring Sudan.

Anxiety at US colleges as foreign students are detained and visas revoked https://ift.tt/WxKLdzF High-profile detentions and visa revocations are putting students on edge, as Trump tightens his squee…

Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck https://ift.tt/4OKtbyG China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up?

Ukraine minerals deal may not buy peace after Trump threat https://ift.tt/dWJ9HIk As Trump threatens to walk from peace talks, a mineral deal looks unlikely to offer Ukraine security.

Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they soon lose it? https://ift.tt/zmo2Cny There are concerns around what democracy could look like and the role of Islam in the new regime.

What we know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia and MS-13 allegations https://ift.tt/I7L9swG BBC Verify looks at the evidence behind allegations that the Salvadoran mistakenly deported to a mega-prison was a…

The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans https://ift.tt/HY6f3wZ Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?

Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop https://ift.tt/FhG4iM5 Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new locati…

US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications https://ift.tt/oZ9TKwE The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in Febr…

Watch: New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps https://ift.tt/ZaYsIhN A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.

Nvidia expects $5.5bn hit as US tightens chip export rules to China https://ift.tt/vzaCYS3 The chip manufacturing giant, which has been at the heart of the AI boom, will require licences to export it…

The perils of Trump's chips strategy: the US will struggle to take on Asia https://ift.tt/JHimGFU America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowe…

Hamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostage https://ift.tt/YcXJF68 The group says it lost communication after an Israeli strike on where Edan Alexander was being held.

Harvard rejects Trump administration's sweeping demands for change https://ift.tt/q1wXDC7 "The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights," t…

More than 400 killed by rebels in Sudan says UN https://ift.tt/lekv7mx The UN cites "credible sources" for the estimated death toll of recent attacks on refugee camps in Darfur.

In Canada's car capital, auto workers brace for the worst https://ift.tt/t9vTgWw The auto sector in Windsor, Ontario, has employed generations of Canadians. Now the future is uncertain and US tar…

'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - women speak out from occupied Ukraine https://ift.tt/NswfpWi Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under…

Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour' https://ift.tt/bRqA1Cn The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he ha…

Tanzania's main opposition party banned from election https://ift.tt/85LjbAI The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.

Why Uganda might have the world's most passionate Arsenal fans https://ift.tt/DUkciyw Intense rivalries between supporters of Arsenal, and other English football clubs, has led to deaths in the E…

From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze https://ift.tt/kRc4ONY The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, …

British man's tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document https://ift.tt/aNU3kRG A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government document used t…

Palestinian teen attacker freed after nine years in Israeli prison https://ift.tt/lSTM09Z Amnesty International says Ahmed Manasra endured "shocking ill-treatment" after he was imprisoned a…

Are 10-minute online deliveries killing the Indian corner shop? https://ift.tt/F89U1d6 Online apps are posing a threat to physical stores, but their presence so far is limited to big cities.

The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon https://ift.tt/flMbcP5 Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.

War has changed Zelensky - but now is the time for him to transform again https://ift.tt/acGYmFg As the "coalition of the willing" meets at Nato headquarters today, pledging to support Ukra…

AI chips not ice creams - minister's dig at Indian start-ups sparks debate https://ift.tt/fgP5nGb Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says Indian start-ups need to focus more on deep-tech innovations.…

Can the US return man deported to El Salvador? Immigration lawyers think so https://ift.tt/iRJuy73 Lawyers and experts say the case has the potential to upend due process for immigrants in the US.

US court orders White House to restore access for AP journalists https://ift.tt/0Ogb9Im The AP was prevented from accessing the White House over its continued use of the term "Gulf of Mexico&quo…

South Korea's president has been removed from power: What happens now? https://ift.tt/wf9a8bG The constitutional court unanimously upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.

Watch: What we learned from Trump's meeting with Netanyahu https://ift.tt/tCohE6U Netanyahu is the first world leader to visit the White House since the US president announced tariffs on global t…

Watch: Plume of black smoke over Parisian skyline after 'major' fire https://ift.tt/FAkDpN6 A fire at a waste disposal centre caused smoke to rise above buildings in the French capital city.

US in direct nuclear talks with Iran, says Trump https://ift.tt/DC6VhkA The US president says negotiations have taken place at a "very high level" between the two countries.

Tariffs: Why is there a 'bloodbath' on Asian markets? https://ift.tt/EgtB49L Major stock indexes from Shanghai to Tokyo and Sydney to Hong Kong plunged when they opened on Monday.

Australia PM candidate ditches plan to end work from home https://ift.tt/LDICeWj Peter Dutton's Liberal-National coalition had said the move would improve efficiency in the public sector.

Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says https://ift.tt/ePQ7NWT Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control…

India's rivers are home to 6,000 dolphins - but they are in trouble https://ift.tt/WZEJd0a Gangetic and Indus river dolphins are found in over two-dozen rivers in India.

Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza https://ift.tt/zIxOXpN Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March.

Trump urges US to 'hang tough' as 10% tariffs come into effect https://ift.tt/9lnaW8u It comes on the largest day of protests against Trump's administration since he returned to office.

Rubio dismisses criticism over US response to Myanmar quake https://ift.tt/Hm6Yf9Q The US has been accused of not doing enough to help Myanmar due to the shuttering of its humanitarian aid agency.

Trump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact https://ift.tt/P2ncosY Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.

Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs https://ift.tt/nMWVThY The US president, who has vowed to remake the global trade order, dismissed concerns, noting the US job…

Katya Adler: How will EU respond to Donald Trump's tariffs? https://ift.tt/ioGphuj The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backla…

Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back https://ift.tt/CoWTLdP Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ulti…

'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer https://ift.tt/BVT6q2b At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer.

Marine Le Pen's ban has outraged France's far right - and they may well seek revenge https://ift.tt/KgOMXSH Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fr…

How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar's war zone https://ift.tt/pCHmkqF Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military.

Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65 https://ift.tt/0BrLwxu The Top Gun and Batman Forever actor died of pneumonia on Thursday, his daughter said.

The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake https://ift.tt/ADqCpZz Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.