Tears as families reunited in Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange
The BBC's Will Vernon reports amid emotional scenes as freed prisoners arrive in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PYrhVC6
Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist
Cecilia Sala could be used as "political leverage" after an Iranian citizen was detained by Italy, a US state department spokesman...
Watch: A look back at Jimmy Carter's life
The former US president and Nobel Peace Prize winner has passed away at the age of 100. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m1bMxUE
Tourist killed in shark attack off Egyptian coast
Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area". from BBC New...
Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival
Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CPsZYj7
Watch: Huge waves strike Peruvian coastline
Videos show waves reported to be up to four metres high upending boats and deluging towns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gHEe9P3
Three dead in suspected Christmas cake poisoning
Police say arsenic was detected in the blood of family members who ate the cake in Torres. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jVAxtUB
Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak
The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VjusnJx
S Korean president accused of ordering use of guns to stop martial law vote
Yoon Suk Yeol told authorised soldiers to break down doors and drag politicians out of parliament, prosecutors say. from BBC News https://...
Cracks appear in Maga world over US foreign worker visas
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk argue for skilled visas - but Trump and other supporters disagree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lZiX9cp
Man charged with murder, arson in NYC subway killing
Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a woman on fire and fanning the flames. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HQo53le
US sanctions billionaire founder of Georgia Dream party
State secretary Antony Blinken accuses Bidzina Ivanishvili of undermining democracy to Russia's benefit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
UK economy had zero growth between July and September
The downward revision will be a blow to Labour which has made boosting the economy its top priority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RSiKeLw ...
Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport and power station
Video shows chaos inside an airport terminal in Sanaa, as passengers flee the strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/82vzmQw
Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U0JZt7c
Illegal trade booms in South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants
A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OmdXMg4
Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary
The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks. from BBC News https://if...
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OPW6...
Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth
Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yTG1...
Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse
Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year
More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years. from BBC News ...
Blake Lively's claims put spotlight on 'sinister' Hollywood tactics
The actress' explosive legal case claims to lift the lid on tactics used to destroy stars' reputations. from BBC News https://ift....
Former US President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever
The 42nd president is at a Washington DC hospital, and is in "good spirits", according to a spokesman. from BBC News https://ift...
Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/olNa0ZU
Trump ally Gaetz paid 'tens of thousands' for sex and drugs, ethics report says
An investigation details allegations of drug use and payments for sex - which the former US congressman denies. from BBC News https://ift....
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains
"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k0UWNGt
Trump threatens to try and regain control of Panama Canal
It prompts a sharp rebuke from Panama's president, who says "every square metre" of the canal belongs to his country. from B...
Heroism attributed to suspect Luigi Mangione alarming - Mayorkas
The US Homeland Security Secretary says rhetoric about the murder suspect is concerning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hmtJAG4
Watch: Police officer dressed as the Grinch leads drug raid
An officer in Peru smashed a suspected drug dealer's door in, while clad as Dr Seuss' famous character. from BBC News https://ift....
Children among dozens killed in Israeli strikes, Gaza officials say
A school sheltering displaced families was hit, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8wCgPTf
Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign
Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative...
Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack
The BBC's Bethany Bell reports from the empty Magdeburg market, on what should be one of the busiest nights of the season. from BBC Ne...
Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack
Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack from BBC News https://ift.tt/PDKTlh1
Worst major train stations for cancellations named
The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sgHDziB via IFTTT
Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures
VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iK2QqNS
Car driven into crowd at German Christmas market, reports say
At least one person has been killed, Magdeburg's local public broadcaster reports, citing police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C0Txai1...
Jeremy Bowen: Syria's new ruler is politically astute - but can he keep his promises?
Ahmed al-Sharaa is intelligent, astute and reluctant to say what sort of country he wants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nJUZi2V
When will interest rates fall?
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NFGWHsy v...
Congress in disarray and shutdown looms as Trump, Musk slam spending deal
The president-elect and Elon Musk rejected the bipartisan spending plan that would prevent a government shutdown. from BBC News https://if...
Embattled Liberian speaker questioned by police over parliament fire
A huge fire breaks out at Liberia's Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jb...
How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories
Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/luZ3ig1 via IFTTT...
Fire erupts after lightning strike ruptures gas line in Tennessee
The damaged pipeline sparked a massive fire prompting road closures and emergency responses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mRs93SE
Avanti West Coast strikes back on after offer rejected
Train managers at Avanti will now walk out on New Year's Eve and 2 January, as well as every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May. from BB...
Ros Atkins On... Igor Kirillov's death
The BBC's Analysis Editor, along with BBC Verify, takes a look at material from the scene to assess what we know. from BBC News https:...
Kenyan gets 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist
Jacktone Odhiambo fell down and cried after the judge sentenced him for killing Edwin Chiloba. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DGP1A59
Turkey and sprouts drive down cost of Christmas dinner
The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X7ybsOD via IFTTT
Fear of a reckoning simmers in Assad's Alawite heartland
Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0HFWq9K
What do we know about Royal Mail's new owner?
The sale of Royal Mail's parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel KÅ™etÃnský has been cleared by the UK government. from BBC News...
Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims
Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aFRO0...
'We just need peace': BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel's incursion
As Israel unveils plans to expand its Golan Heights settlements, Syrians living nearby say they want an end to conflict. from BBC News htt...
Several hundred feared dead after Mayotte cyclone
A local official warns the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with entire communities devastated. from BBC News https://if...
US confirms it is in 'direct contact' with Syria rebel group
The HTS rebel group is currently still designated a terrorist organisation by the US State Department. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5yFvx9...
Watch: BBC sees "anger and frustration" on streets of Tbilisi
Large crowds of protesters gather outside the Georgian parliament to object to the appointment of a new president. from BBC News https://i...
Fears of heavy death toll after cyclone hits island Mayotte
There are reports of severe damage on the French Indian Ocean territory after it was struck by Cyclone Chido. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map
During the draw for the 2026 World Cup a map which excluded Crimea from Ukraine's territory was shown from BBC News https://ift.tt/pCy...
Crown of Thorns returns to Notre-Dame Cathedral after fire
The relic, believed to be worn by Jesus Christ, was brought back after being rescued from a devastating fire in 2019. from BBC News https:...
McKinsey to pay $650m to settle opioid charges
Prosecutors said the company gave Purdue Pharma advice on how to "turbocharge" sales of OxyContin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Nancy Pelosi in hospital after injury on overseas trip
The former House speaker suffered an unspecified injury while on an official trip to Luxembourg, her office says. from BBC News https://if...
After 50 years of Assad cruelty, Syrians search for dead loved ones - and closure
BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen finds Syrians desperate for answers about the missing and a reckoning for their killers. from BBC Ne...
Nato must switch to a wartime mindset, warns secretary general
Mark Rutte urged members to "turbocharge" their defence spending to prevent future war with Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Uganda leader backs military trials as rival in jail for Christmas
Yoweri Museveni says any crime involving guns is dealt with by a military court for the nation's stability. from BBC News https://ift....
Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise
The charity is one of a number of care organisations warning they will have to axe vital services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GK4Q5Fz v...
FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office
He was nominated to the post by Donald Trump in 2017, but the president-elect has said he wants to replace him. from BBC News https://ift....
Israel seizing on Syria chaos to strike military assets
Israel has attacked Syrian military assets and has troops operating in the Golan buffer zone and slightly beyond. from BBC News https://if...
Water giant uses accounting trick to inflate balance sheet by £1.68bn
A substantial Severn Trent Water investment is based on IOU notes - BBC Panorama finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jlCR7so via IFTTT
Jamie Foxx reveals he had a stroke in 2023
The Hollywood star said he cannot remember the first 20 days following the stroke in April last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pgf7wdC...
Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip
It solves in five minutes a problem computers now would need 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years to work out, Google says. from BBC N...
Comeback victory confirmed for Ghana's John Mahama
The man who led Ghana from 2012 to 2017 is once again elected president, official results show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JGVQijB
How Jaguar lost its way - long before that controversial advert
What is really happening behind the scenes at the car brand from BBC News https://ift.tt/TM67UAn via IFTTT
Footage shows people emerging from Assad's notorious prisons
Rebels have freed thousands of detainees from jails as they swept across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yv5D9W8
Prince William and Trump meet after Notre-Dame reopening
William joins other world leaders in Paris for the ceremonial reopening of the world-famous cathedral. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xOAESb...
Dorothy's ruby slippers to be auctioned off
The shoes, which could fetch as much as $3m, were worn by actress Judy Garland in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz. from BBC News h...
Embattled Macron seeks boost from Notre Dame reopening
With French politics in turmoil, Macron hopes to benefit from the reopening of the cathedral. from BBC News https://ift.tt/akYNB8q
Romania's cancelled presidential election and why it matters
A court ruling follows intelligence allegations of Russian interference promoting a far-right candidate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jwmq...
Iran's uranium enrichment 'worrisome' - nuclear watchdog
The IAEA agency says Tehran’s nuclear programme has "spawned in every direction" over the last decade. from BBC News https://ift...
Syria in maps: Where have anti-Assad rebels taken control?
A visual guide to the latest developments as advancing Syrian fighters set their sights on Damascus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lFTzL6Q ...
One in five shop purchases now made in cash
Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TX4lGnV v...
Shell and Equinor to combine forces in North Sea
The energy firms say the deal will see the creation of the North Sea's biggest oil and gas producer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PX9I...
From freedom fighter to Namibia's first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j...
Five key takeaways from the Scottish Budget
Scrapping the two-child cap and changes to tax thresholds are among plans for the next financial year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hSC9oL...
Georgian opposition leader dragged from party offices by police
The prime minister had earlier vowed that the organisers of a week of pro-EU protests would face justice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WYq...
Police officer uses child's bike to chase suspect on scooter
The suspect, wanted for felony theft, was later apprehended and charged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aR4dJY0
Stellantis boss abruptly quits in boardroom clash
Carlos Tavares will leave immediately, days after announcing plans to close a Vauxhall plant in Luton from BBC News https://ift.tt/VbFcLO1...
Georgia’s moment of truth: Protesters demand Western path not Russian past
The ruling party denies any Russian link, but its actions raise questions about Georgia's path to the EU. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Ukraine’s exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump
Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don't understand, and fear they will lose. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G3aY...
France faces months of political instability as government nears collapse
Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government's survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies. from BBC News...
She fled Israeli bombing four times. It still found her
Rihab Faour's long journey to safety, from her small village in southern Lebanon, ended in the death of her young family. from BBC New...
Trump threatens 100% tariff on Brics nations if they try to replace dollar
The president-elect warned the group of nine nations against moving away from the dollar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PGvBpHS
Snoop Dogg helps Kai Cenat reclaim Twitch subscriber record
The American has been streaming continuously for 30 days to try reclaim the record he set last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GjT6td5 ...
Syrian troops withdraw from Aleppo as rebels advance
Over 300 people have been killed since rebels launched an offensive against the government this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WZG0iFP...
Thousands visit site of Hassan Nasrallah's assassination
At the site of a crater left by the Israeli air strike that killed him, Nasrallah's supporters wept and chanted his name. from BBC New...
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/Jakoh...
Five reported killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
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 ...
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