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US condemns Cuba for 'repression' of protesters

Cubans who protested over power cuts in August 2022 have been sentenced to up to 15 years in jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iOgjJlW

US condemns Cuba for 'repression' of protesters

Cubans who protested over power cuts in August 2022 have been sentenced to up to 15 years in jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iOgjJlW

US 'hopeful' Hamas will accept new Gaza truce deal

The secretary of state calls Israel's latest offer for a hostage release "extraordinarily generous". from BBC News https://ift.tt/hUZxodG

Migrants hit by high fees to send money home

Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bZIQqHX

World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eCaVq8r

Musk in China to discuss full self driving - reports

China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eQYCkfB

Turkish power ship resumes supply to Sierra Leone after bill paid

Most of the electricity in the capital is supplied by a Turkish ship floating off the country’s coast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v8dprmN

Protest leader sorry for 'kill Zionists' comments

The student who said "Zionists don't deserve to live" has since been barred from the Columbia campus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M5En4CL

Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city

Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CuHILAR

Kid Cudi cancels tour after breaking foot

"The injury is much more serious than I first thought," says the rapper as he cancels tour dates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kFKBn8c

Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text

Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e6EfMYx

Watch US House pass critical Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Kyiv faces a weapons shortage in its fight against Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IWfZQBS

Chinese shop shut for allegedly barring Nigerians

The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xlWAfwg

Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos

Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5lYcnK7

Kanye wades into Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud

The long-running saga enters a new chapter, as Kanye offers his two cents in a fresh diss track. from BBC News https://ift.tt/360DS7b

South Africa's ANC loses Zuma party name battle

The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VuzXKha

TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'

The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bAat4QD

Tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood injures 15

The incident happened shortly after 9pm local time on Saturday night, authorities said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DeCqP2M

USC graduation speakers cancelled as tensions flare

It comes after the decision to cancel a speech by a Muslim student sparked protests on campus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZlUncrg

US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IvQ50Nc

BBC reporter at Trump trial as man sets himself on fire

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V6ujhTv

What we know about Israel's overnight attack on Iran

There are competing claims about the scale of Israel's reported overnight attack targeting Isfahan in Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VLNYBJc

Man held over Paris bomb threat at Iran consulate

Reports say a witness saw a man entering the consulate carrying a grenade or explosive vest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ikb67wS

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk

The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D1OMSVR

Two arrested in Poland over attack on Navalny ally

Leonid Volkov was hospitalised and his arm broken in the attack outside his Lithuanian home in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mplRI9s

Sydney Sweeney hits back at 'shameful' producer

The actress responds to Hollywood producer Carol Baum saying: "She's not pretty, she can't act." from BBC News https://ift.tt/3qeREJa

Four US states hit by 911 call outages

There were temporary issues in Nevada, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas overnight; the cause is unknown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ANdKi0g

Can you hear the hyenas and wild pigs in new David Bowie hit?

The late musician's song is part of a project giving financial credit to nature. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8SaX6fU

Sydney stabbings: Bondi Junction mall to reopen on Friday

Security and police presence will be increased when the mall reopens, said the company which operates it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w3PuzAb

Security forces kill 29 Maoist rebels in India

The gunfight in eastern Chhattisgarh state took places days before elections begin in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SpmGnb8

Baby hurt in Sydney stabbing out of intensive care

The daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, is one of six people still in hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4hMNtHX

Bowen: Iran's attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifeline

Gaza is out of the headlines, but the pressure on Israel's PM has changed rather than disappeared. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oz3BLy5

Chinese internet amused by building that looks like sanitary pad

The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NPHA0ly

Macron says Paris Olympics opening could be moved

The French president says the Olympics opening ceremony could move from the River Seine if security is compromised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oNyI0Ln

Flights cancelled after Iran's strike on Israel

EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran's attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Vq7XoP

Somali pirates free ship after ransom reportedly paid

The Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel and its crew were seized last month off Somalia's coast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JzKOMVQ

Why has Iran attacked Israel?

Iran's attack on Israel marks a major escalation in a long-running shadow war between the two nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7fnjzSe

Mum killed protecting baby was 'beautiful person'

Ashlee Good was killed and her nine-month-old baby injured during Joel Cauchi's rampage at a Sydney mall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/drU4pW0

Knifeman rampaged through Sydney mall as shoppers ran for their lives

A day out at a popular shopping centre ended in tragedy when a knife-wielding man killed six people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eV0gRtY

Body of Israeli shepherd, 14, found in West Bank

Benjamin Achimeir was reported missing after taking a flock of sheep out to graze on Friday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RLqMZVF

Dozens stranded after fatal Turkey cable car crash

Passengers fell to the ground when a cabin collided with a broken pole near Antalya, officials have said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/96wUrPZ

Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections

Two months before Europeans vote in 27 countries, Moscow is accused of trying to influence the vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GAZcEwO

Notre-Dame's transformation five years after fire

Renovation work continues after 2019's devastating fire at the iconic cathedral in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5EOpQh4

Russia floods leave houses almost submerged

Water levels in Orenburg are 2m above critical levels, and some houses have just their roofs showing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nfYMLg0

Rope climber attempts world record at Eiffel Tower

Anouk Garnier climbs a 110m rope to the Eiffel Tower's second floor in just 18 minutes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qf2cOGV

Watch: Guatemala landfill fire declared a disaster

Guatemala's president has declared a natural disaster as dozens of forest fires rage and a landfill site burns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bwnBKJE

At least 17 Pakistani pilgrims killed in Eid crash

Officials say the truck lost control and plunged into a ditch, killing 17 and injuring dozens more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sf1QA4Y

Bavaria vows cannabis ban at Oktoberfest beer party

Munich's annual event may be declared a drug-free event, even though cannabis is now legal in Germany. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pOwCTkV

Australia hints it could recognise Palestinian state

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the global community is frustrated by a lack of progress on peace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OBP1odD

Germany defends genocide case at top UN court

The country has been accused of "facilitating" genocide by providing arms to Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TpxsZv9

Israel 'can handle' threat from Iran, says military

Iran warns of retaliation for a strike on its Damascus consulate, saying Israeli embassies are no longer safe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QP0Cpke

Indian actor and election candidate denies eating beef

Film star Kangana Ranaut - a candidate for the ruling BJP party - calls the claims "baseless". from BBC News https://ift.tt/b2dUFVg

Hong Kong makes largest-ever gold smuggling bust

Authorities seized 146kg of the precious metal, which was headed for Japan disguised as machine parts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a98jo1R

Germany faces genocide case over Israel weapon sales

Nicaragua accused Berlin of "facilitating" genocide by selling over $300m worth of weapons to Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZWJYrTU

West faces 'authoritarian' alliance, says Nato head

Nato head Jens Stoltenberg tells Laura Kuenssberg authoritarian powers are becoming more aligned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9uDV1yz

Danish hippy commune fights back against drug gangs

Locals start digging up a Copenhagen street as part of a bid to tackle drug-related crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zfY2W1Q

Actor Cole Brings Plenty found dead in Kansas

The US star of popular TV series 1923 was named a suspect in a domestic violence inquiry last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4WO5R8p

Warnings of more flooding in Sydney as dam spills

Authorities warn that flood water levels are likely to rise further in the city's low-lying areas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/onpHSVL

Thousands forced to evacuate after Russian dam bursts

Local emergency services say they are working to stem the flooding in the city of Orsk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9BH1Yho

Posters shame customers keeping bank glitch money

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia is trying to regain the full $14m withdrawn during a technical glitch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uzGkLOI

Six Russian planes destroyed by drones - Ukraine

Security sources tell BBC Ukrainian another eight bombers were badly damaged in the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XEuB2L6

Fears for Gazans as aid groups halt work over air strike

Aid workers say they cannot operate safely after Israel's strike on World Central Kitchen's convoy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9dGizbE

Elephant kills 80-year-old US tourist in Zambia

The unnamed woman died of her injuries after an elephant flipped her car over several times. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N35xisX

South African footballer shot dead in car hijacking

The soccer star was waiting to be served at a petrol station when two gunmen opened fire on him, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HdcjALn

Anya Taylor-Joy confirms secret wedding in 2022

The Queen's Gambit star confirms she married her partner Malcolm McRae two years ago in New Orleans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lkxNEMd

Euphoria star wants to stop playing trans roles

Hunter Schafer says she does not want being transgender to be "the centrepiece to what I'm doing". from BBC News https://ift.tt/k8Wozhb

Video appears to show Ukraine drone attack in Russia

The attack is the deepest into Russian territory since the start of the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PC51JIu

Republican leader makes fresh push for Ukraine aid

Speaker Mike Johnson has a plan for how to cover costs - but is also trying to hold onto his power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B2Z4OpR

Thirteen presumed dead in Russia mine landslide

An operation to rescue gold miners in the far eastern Amur region is called off over safety fears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6HOnqw9

Detroit Lions player Sutton in custody after 'evading' arrest for weeks

Former Detroit Lions player Cameron Sutton hands himself in to police to face domestic violence allegations, more than three weeks after an arrest warrant was issued. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rCARjzI