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Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front line

Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rPRXVSt

Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia

Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/At4foL8

US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions

The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jf9xghG

Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party

The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise given the Kim family's grip since the 1940s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RwFqc5N

Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow

Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FGwRq3Z

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9UdkxWc

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine

Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YEPmwG3

Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal

A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4mrecAl

Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche

Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S9kgO1Z

Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health

The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together". from BBC News https://ift.tt/oRJBu3l

Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'

The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GTfVtvQ

UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post

Sangram Patil is accused of posting "objectionable content" about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PmlOJvs

Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says

A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I0NOg8x

Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan drug murders

The 21-year-old woman is accused by authorities in South Korea of secretly administering drinks containing drugs to three men in their 20s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/veKjkTc

Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8lzV3fr

Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information'

The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice". from BBC News https://ift.tt/YFnSA3z

China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?

From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qd562oR

Ukraine's ex-energy minister detained while attempting to leave country

His detention comes as he faces legal proceedings after being dismissed in a corruption scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gg6W5nK

Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula leads start of Rio Carnival

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades begin with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y0QJFnU

Nigeria warns against enlisting abroad after reports of deaths in Ukraine

The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QG2ylum

Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger

In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France's biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oMfwetr

No arrests made after police search residence near Nancy Guthrie's home

A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted nearly two weeks ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dlFZJaS

Russian 'pick-up artist' accused of secretly filming women in Ghana

Ghana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5OglTDh

Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it?

The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SrD34BU

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after Epstein fallout - reports

The prominent agent and LA Olympics chief has come under scrutiny over past ties with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FzcHBlr

Analysis: Trump takes victory lap after biggest climate rollback yet

The move marks the culmination of a decade-long push by the president to tear up climate policies he argues stifle industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aIvzCHF

'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting

Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DNlCd0T

Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to flee

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nULpPBH

Australia's opposition leader under pressure after key resignation

The resignation of a key colleague paves the way for a challenge to first female Liberal leader Sussan Ley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bJPvICL

Catherine O'Hara's cause of death confirmed as blood clot

The Schitt's Creek and Home Alone actress died last month in a US hospital, at the age of 71. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vwVPWbp

Australia police defend actions after violence at protest over Israeli president visit

Videos from the rally appear to show officers punching protesters and dragging praying men away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eh5v4N2

How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West Africa

Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uTXs3eB

Outrage as South Korean official suggests 'importing' foreign women to boost birth rate

Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested "importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka" for young rural men. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O6wvf1j

Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead

Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MT0WV6K

Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DUYtaM3

Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country

Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Il08Uun

US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it

Is there the political will to fix the US health horror stories? from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Ti8UIx

Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv

Russia's gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rA0N9ge

Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies

More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5s41nUu

'We are ready to talk': US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother

"She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive," says the NBC host about missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GJMumA8

Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VUPN7AK

Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6XJFcsm

Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lpB0Pev

Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues

Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J7AcoWD

Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files

The images of Ratner with Epstein and unidentified women were released the same day as his documentary about the US first lady. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VnBKjol

Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say

Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZYbVNJB

Iran in 'serious discussions' with US, Trump says, as military threat looms

Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WjwiBpQ