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Will Tesla's truck recover from its shattering start?

Tesla boss Elon Musk says the new cybertruck will "change the look of the roads". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EyQGxuq

Firefighters crawl to rescue deer stuck on frozen lake

A stag in Minnesota was stranded on thin ice until a rescue team stepped in - on all fours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/keAvSFB

Israel recalls ambassador in war spat with Spain PM Pedro Sánchez

Pedro Sánchez deepens a row, saying he has "serious doubts" Israel is complying with humanitarian law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VolxFhM

South African man jailed for inciting pro-Jacob Zuma riot in 2021

The former security guard is the first person to be convicted over the unrest in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dzpIZaA

Germany teens held for alleged Christmas market attack plot

Police are said to have intervened to be on the safe side, after a specific target was identified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9LYgeM7

Sticky Vicky: Legendary Benidorm dancer dies aged 80

The X-rated performer had a legendary status among Brits travelling to the Spanish resort on holiday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h2lriHY

Freed Hamas captives tell of fear, squalor and hunger

Israelis released from Gaza say they endured very little food, intimidation and no word from outside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wS0POGW

Pakistan: Woman killed after being seen with man in viral photo

Tribal elders allegedly ordered the killing after the woman appeared in a photo that was doctored. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uZKQ0OA

Yoga sect leader Gregorian Bivolaru and followers arrested in France

Police raided the group, which is being investigated for rape, kidnapping, abuse and trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IG0xl2E

Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row

The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOnKhA

Imran Khan's former adviser suffers acid attack in UK

Mirza Shahzad Akbar said the chemical missed his eyes but caused injuries on his body. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qQk2FuH

Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QDAGaiq

Ancient Ukraine treasures returned after court battle

Golden helmets and precious gems are sent to Kyiv after a 10-year row with Russia over their ownership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xfrhpaH

Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X

Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OIG7W3M

Israel-Gaza: Four-year-old girl among released hostages

Avigail Idan, who turned four while she was held hostage by Hamas, was among nine children released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pfDlNKY

Dozens kidnapped by motorcycle 'bandits' in north Nigeria

At least 100 are abducted over an unpaid "tax" the gunmen had imposed on villagers, residents say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PZOFkJy

Your pictures on the theme of 'tiny creatures'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yL72Nr1

Indo-Chinese cuisine makes a splash in US dining

The cuisine, wildly popular in Indian streets and restaurants, is now finding a place on food menus in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aQ87Wir

Ukraine war: Fierce row erupts over 2024 election

Some right-wing US politicians want Ukraine to vote as scheduled next year. Ukrainians don't. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h84jmZw

Italy rallies to condemn violence against women draw huge crowds

Crowds gathered in major cities after a the killing of a student sent shockwaves across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UYOQZzP

Dublin riots: Immigrations complicated role in growing Ireland's far right

Ireland's police chief blames riots in Dublin on a "hooligan faction driven by far-right ideology". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WvEMqNj

France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jmobxOX

Dublin riot 'saw most riot police deployed in Irish state history'

Ireland's PM says about 500 people rioted after a knife attack outside a school in the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ly0Fjia

Japan ordered to compensate wartime 'comfort women'

A South Korean court has ordered Japan to compensate a group of women who were forced to work in wartime brothels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5R1CIZk

Dublin violence: Vehicles set alight and fireworks thrown at police

Other video shared on social media showed people throwing fireworks at police and setting cars of fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZwFfIuY

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Annual event stars SpongeBob and minor protest

This year's Macy's event in Manhattan was briefly disrupted by a small pro-Palestinian demonstration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QNJH0St

Rainbow Bridge: US-Canada border blast not terror-related, says NY governor

The vehicle was speeding towards the Rainbow Bridge when it crashed and was engulfed by a fireball. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uhb20s8

Guns N' Roses Axl Rose accused of 1989 sexual assault in lawsuit

In a lawsuit, model Sheila Kennedy accused the rock star of violently attacking her over 30 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mk7uYUH

Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Wilders ahead - exit poll

Veteran populist Geert Wilders is set to secure most seats, says an Ipsos exit poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gVLCXws

Russia sending migrants to our border, Estonia says

Finland already says it is sealing most of its Russian border after migrants were encouraged to cross. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wkh1nuU

Canada's QAnon 'queen' leaves town - but doesn't go far

Romana Didulo and her band of followers have left a Canadian village that wanted them out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VoSAMhp

Binance chief pleads guilty to money laundering

Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U13Eu8b

Why Trump’s rivals in Iowa still think they can win

Despite trailing far behind in the polls, the former president's rivals are spending millions. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bl5nohT

Video allegedly shows A$AP Rocky bearing gun

The rapper will stand trial on charges that he fired a pistol in a feud with a former childhood friend in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6UE1a73

US says Israel hostage deal 'closer than ever'

A deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza is "closer than ever before", a senior US official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QeYW4rS

Trump seeks to halt gag order in election meddling case

Mr Trump's gag order in DC 'sets a terrible precedent' for restricting speech, his attorney argues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WUHACea

BBC assesses footage of hostages and tunnels released by Israel

BBC Verify assesses footage of a tunnel and hostages released by Israel to prove Hamas used Gaza's al-Shifa hospital as a command centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sv1iUML

Israel says Hamas killed hostage at Gaza's al-Shifa hospital

Israel says it has evidence that Hamas militants took hostages to Gaza's al-Shifa hospital - and killed one there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lh4aWzw

US ex-President Jimmy Carter's wife Rosalynn dies aged 96

The Carter Center says the wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter died peacefully with her family by her side. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8xNCfrQ

Evacuated premature babies arrive at Gaza hospital

The babies were moved from al-Shifa hospital to receive urgent care in a neonatal intensive care unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WR4e8wa

ATP Finals 2023 results: Novak Djokovic beats Jannik Sinner to win title

Novak Djokovic wins a record seventh ATP Finals title with a dominant victory over Jannik Sinner in Turin from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sEbdIM8

Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction

The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and is expected to fetch up to €800,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rLcKRny

Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro concert after death of fan

The US pop star says she is putting safety first after temperatures in the Brazilian city reached 39.1C. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gQYF13X

March reaches Jerusalem calling for release of Israeli hostages

Protesters walked from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, before demonstrating at the Israeli prime minister's residence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uaCKb9x

Hundreds leave Gaza's al-Shifa hospital as many feared killed at UN shelter

Israel denied forcing people out of al-Shifa on foot and did not confirm it had hit al-Fakhoura shelter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w9rB2TV

Liberia election results: Joseph Boakai on track to defeat George Weah

Joseph Boakai maintains a slim lead over President Weah with nearly all results announced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aGE130A

Israel says it will allow two trucks of fuel a day into Gaza

The UN warned yesterday it may have to suspend all of its activities in Gaza due to the lack of fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QpAGbuJ

Canadian man guilty of Muslim family's murders in Ontario

Four members of the Afzaal family died after they were deliberately run over with a truck in Ontario. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ByLJoR1

Gaza faces communications blackout due to lack of fuel

Israel defends blocking fuel deliveries, as the UN warns this could lead to a breakdown of civil order. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ui0jNgX

Russian Carlsberg staff arrested after business seized

Two senior managers of Carlsberg's Russian subsidiary were arrested on Wednesday over allegations of fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0PerDFn

Canadian killed family to make Muslims fearful, jury hears

Prosecutors say Nathaniel Veltman wanted to send "a brutal message" to other white nationalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uERi4LY

Plane forced to return to airport after horse escapes crate

"We have a horse problem" -The jet was flying to Belgium when one of its equine passengers got loose. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ucrFnwq

Pelosi hammer attack accused David DePape tearfully testifies of bizarre plot

David DePape says he planned to lure "targets" to the Pelosi home, including Tom Hanks and George Soros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WwzKkfR

Iceland volcano: Moment house shakes after series of earthquakes

Thousands of people have been told to leave their homes over fears of a volcanic eruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O6jbyzG

Mali army seizes key rebel northern stronghold Kidal

Kidal has been a bastion for the Tuaregs, one of the groups behind the political and security crises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o8v3Ci2

Tapfumaneyi Masaya: Abducted Zimbabwe opposition activist found dead

The targeting of Tapfumaneyi Masaya is part of a series of kidnappings of activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gpm6fON

US stamp sells for a record-breaking $2m

Known for its rarity and unintentional printing error, the Inverted Jenny stamp dates back to 1918. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/82xCQgv

Donald Trump Jr praises 'genius' father in New York fraud trial

The younger Mr Trump is the first defence witness in the family's civil fraud trial in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gvGXVxR

Hungary theatre chief offers to quit after Romeo and Juliet accident

Two actors are in a serious condition following the accident during Romeo and Juliet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vXGU237

Delhi AQI: Toxic haze in India capital after Diwali festival

Many people burst crackers to celebrate the Diwali festival despite a ban on fireworks due to high pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sMl8J7b

US Republican Senator Tim Scott pulls out of presidential campaign

The Republicans' only black senator has been trailing far behind Donald Trump in polls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ekDIo9E

DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack

Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Au9jKYW

Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean

The service members died in a helicopter crash in a region where the US has boosted operations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8HSF2Rk

Skating on a once-in-a-decade "ice window" in Alaska

Footage shows an ice rescue instructor skating on a rare window of ice in Alaska's Alpine lakes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kjLwoF

French march against antisemitism shakes up far right and far left

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen plans to rally alongside major political parties but the far left refuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tKU7fs8

Gaza hospital crippled as fighting rages nearby

Israel agrees to help evacuate babies from Al-Shifa hospital after two die due to a lack of electricity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U83Aed9

Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case

Two weeks of testimony from Donald Trump and his family has hurt his case, say lawyers watching. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4pytXO0

Grammy Awards 2024: Taylor Swift breaks nomination record

Swift has become the first songwriter to receive seven song of the year nominations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/inr8SkA

Gucci and Moschino designer Davide Renne dies aged 46

Davide Renne, ex-head of women's wear at Gucci, joined Moschino as creative director just nine days ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zKMBocJ

Belgium detains two far-right terror suspects

Allegations against the pair include "recruiting people with the aim of committing terrorist crimes". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/82YXF7q

Gaza diaries: ‘We are totally broken’

Teacher Farida and Khalid, a medical supplier, describe life in Gaza, besieged and under attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/prSkcjF

British nationals and dependents stopped from leaving Gaza with families

Two men say Egypt sent them back to a warzone after they waited for days at the Rafah crossing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rfan5eh

Hunter Biden and other family members subpoenaed by House committee

Republicans want to talk to the president's son and brother as part of their impeachment inquiry from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DYkb6Kd

Hamburg: Children detained over threats at two schools

Four children aged 12 to 14 are picked up by police in Germany along with two apparent toy guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ub2xVFh

Hamas leader refuses to acknowledge killing of civilians in Israel

Deputy political leader Moussa Abu Marzouk says Hamas will release hostages only if Israel stops fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DbcdGIz

Israel-Gaza: The devastating effects of war on Gaza's children

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the children suffering in Gaza, and the impact the war is having on them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0v2dcsj

Israel Gaza war: Hamas-run health ministry says Gaza death toll passes 10,000

Israel started bombing the Palestinian territory after coming under attack from Hamas on 7 October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OZhXTA6

Footballer Díaz begs father's ELN kidnappers to free him

Colombian-born Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz begs for his father's kidnappers to free him immediately. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/os4TucV

Foreign Gaza evacuees have 72 hours to leave Egypt

The deadline means people with non-British family who need to apply for UK visas risk overstaying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JcWrCQZ

Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bHpfKMr

Rema, the Afrobeats star who does not intend to calm down

The meteoric rise of a Nigerian Afrobeats star prepared to hustle his way to global domination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mDNKkR8

Hostage situation at Germany's Hamburg airport - police

Special forces are deployed after reports that an armed man with a child drove through an airport gate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KkbiHDq

Israel-Gaza war: Ceasefire would allow Hamas to regroup, says Blinken

The US Secretary of State says such a step would allow Hamas to carry out further attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R461eZl

Pentagon acknowledges flying unarmed drones over Gaza

The US military said the drones, first spotted by journalists, were searching for hostages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Da1v2WF

Hamas officials say 13 killed in blast outside Gaza City's Al-Shifa hospital

Israel said it hit an ambulance it said was carrying Hamas operatives without specifying where. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L9nN7xs

Moment cars swept away by floodwaters as Storm Ciaran hits Italy

Storm Ciarán brought the heaviest rain to hit Tuscany in 50 years, with more forecast for the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H8fzUoI

When they called their mother, Hamas answered the phone

Ditza Heiman, 84, is being held in Gaza and her daughter wants Israel to find a diplomatic solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Slv9Vhx

Nigeria's House of Representatives reject plan to buy presidential yacht

A senior lawmaker announced the decision after a public outcry over plans to spend $6m on the yacht. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jhMxcQU

US President Joe Biden calls for 'pause' in Israel-Gaza conflict

He was responding to a heckler's demand for a ceasefire in a war which has claimed thousands of lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EwrvYkg

'I simply don’t want to die at 24' - Gaza woman trapped at Rafah crossing

Tala Abu Nahleh and her family recount their harrowing experience as they desperately try to cross into Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gheK0jp

Henrietta Rushwaya: Zimbabwe president's niece convicted of gold-smuggling

Henrietta Rushwaya was caught with 6kg of gold while passing through airport security on her way to Dubai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1LMy5fB

Why France's Emmanuel Macron is courting Central Asia

Uranium is of interest to Paris, unsure about its supply of the fuel after a coup in Niger in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KSJTdsW