December 2024
Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe
President Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to "earn additional billions on our blood". from BBC News https://ift.tt/eZQAs…
Police identify woman set on fire in deadly New York City attack
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Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout
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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 has said…
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 News https:/…
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/bdIBypn
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/EUMt5GY
S Korean president accused of ordering use of guns to stop martial law vote
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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/fhOJ8j4
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/CdiarST
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://ift.tt/qASZ…
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/RrpCoAT
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 https://i…
Blake Lively's claims put spotlight on 'sinister' Hollywood tactics
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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.tt/qrZET7…
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/CgXRpMZ
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.tt/7HGlIV…
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 News https:…
Eight sentenced in France for actions that led to teacher beheading
The sentences range from three to sixteen years, in a case which started with an online hate campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bXEAGY7
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/lYfF51W
Congress in disarray and shutdown looms as Trump, Musk slam spending deal
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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://ift.tt/eiYG…
Paul Pogba's brother jailed for extorting ex-footballer
Five other men received sentences of between four and eight years for extorting the French footballer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CJoWXp5
Embattled Liberian speaker questioned by police over parliament fire
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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/YbcU1nH
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://ift.tt/…
Garage CCTV shows moment earthquake hits Vanuatu
Footage shows people running and items falling off shelves as the earthquake strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v65fn0Q
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/yxWLm2J
'We just need peace': BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel's incursion
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'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 https://ift.…
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://ift.tt/CZzw…
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/QrDxhtR�…
Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map
The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Gs0Lif
Woman charged with threatening healthcare firm by using CEO killer's words
Authorities say she echoed words connected to the murder when she allegedly said "delay, deny, depose, you people are next". from BBC New…
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/u2hW3IC
Uganda leader backs military trials as rival in jail for Christmas
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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.tt/eDBXZ9…
Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down in mass Meta outage
Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook this evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector. from BBC News h…
FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office
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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://ift.tt/v7s8…
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/1Byn7Fd
Assad's police threatened to bury me and my reporting. Now I'm back, and free
The BBC's Lina Sinjab - who fled Damascus 2013 as it was engulfed in war – reflects on her return to the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yI4…
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/XbytdIv
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship and pardon US Capitol rioters
He tells NBC he will issue "a lot" of executive orders, including on immigration, once he takes office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oubr…
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/IAi4aKM
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 https://if…
Vote counting begins in Ghana as new president awaits
The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WVuJejy
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/QJh7i26
Russia's 'meat-grinder' tactics bring battlefield success - but at horrendous cost
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