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What is the plan to give polio vaccines to children in Gaza?

Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zBZX59g

The earliest pictures capturing the art and beauty of Indian monuments

A new exhibition in Delhi showcases a collection of photographs from the 1850s and 1860s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z8ptdbu

Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6deTPoa

Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee

Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to "hold staff captive all day long". from BBC News https://ift.tt/NH8tAYe

Feathers, flags and foam: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SwyhRgc

Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?

Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TADVodP

Starmer in Berlin to discuss new UK-Germany pact

The prime minister said the deal was part of a bid to "turn a corner on Brexit". from BBC News https://ift.tt/SjhLKnu

Harris and Walz to sit for first interview of campaign

Vice-President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be interviewed by CNN on Thursday in Georgia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4fmWduH

Tanker attacked by Houthis appears to be leaking oil - US

The Greek-flagged MV Sounion is on fire after being attacked several times last week, the Pentagon says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/96b0uY3

Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?

The whole of the cocoa fruit is used in production, rather than just the beans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zANLOPq

Has Israel taken enough action to prevent alleged incitement to genocide?

In January, the ICJ ordered Israel to prevent public statements inciting genocide - critics say it’s not doing enough. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cz5Sa20

Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues

The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4r10bvE

Matthew Perry's death reveals Hollywood's ketamine 'wild west'

Doctors say ketamine has become "super easy" to get through a network of online clinics that exploit government loopholes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tDMHZfa

'In the midnight sun, slaloming through icebergs' - brothers on perilous Arctic voyage

Isak and Alex Rockström face freezing waters and icebergs as they sail the perilous Northwest Passage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9dXYF8B

Stuck in one of the world's toughest jails - against judges' orders

José Duval Mata's family has not heard from him since he was swept up in El Salvador's gang crackdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kgZBOyG

Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations

Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V1B3cJY

Blockbuster Chinese video game tried to police players - and divided the internet

The hugely popular Black Myth: Wukong has attracted some press for the wrong reasons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iU7I4MQ

Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two

A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wbl3hIS

Rampant harassment and no toilets: Report exposes Kerala film industry

The Hema committee report reveals the deep rot in the Malayalam-language film industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fil6ntr

'My throat was so painful I couldn’t sleep' - on the mpox frontline

Cases are rising in Burundi as the virus moves from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uo05yna

Whoops, blooms and blue moons: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WP45rzR

Watch: Iceland volcano erupts for sixth time in eight months

Timelapse footage shows lava and smoke spewing into the air in the region south of the country's capital - Reykjavik. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lz0A5Kc

Watch: Trump speaks behind bullet-proof glass at rally

Trump was in North Carolina, at his first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UrKgyPR

ChatGPT firm OpenAI strikes deal with Vogue owner

The multi-year deal is the latest such agreement to be struck between OpenAI and a major media company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AQztLOr

Bangladesh to raise rates, says bank chief

Soaring prices have been a major concern for Bangladesh, with its currency also under pressure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lngQmX0

Trinidad and Tobago refloats mystery oil spill tanker

Some 50,000 barrels of oil have leaked since the ship overturned off the Caribbean nation's coast in February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hBSktdf

Vogue publisher and ChatGPT owner OpenAI strike deal

The multi-year deal is the latest such agreement to be struck between OpenAI and a major media company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AQztLOr

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck

Lopez listed the date of their separation as 26 April in court documents filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/opxQLZI

Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms

Federal agencies say Iran was trying "to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zOZd8iT

What to expect from the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Prominent party leaders, celebrities and nearly 50,000 people will gather in Chicago for the DNC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KtZTOur

Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JKpqNns

'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats

Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mxswY9k

Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh

In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X1HAJkV

Made in Korea: When a British boy band got the K-pop treatment

New BBC show sees British boy band hopefuls Dear Alice put through rigorous K-pop training in Seoul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/voQGk6a

Fans, fireworks and twins: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YOm8WFa

'Ketamine Queen', cover-ups and a second death: What the Matthew Perry probe found

A year-long investigation uncovered a vast ketamine dealing network, cover up attempts, another death, and led to five arrests - including doctors and a dealer who was known locally as "The Ketamine Queen". from BBC News https://ift.tt/eWMP8Eo

Remote isles may solve mystery of 'Snowball Earth'

The islands could reveal why animal life first emerged on our planet after its biggest ever freeze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tlJA1x9

Weekly quiz: Who beat Raygun to win breaking gold at the Olympics?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6GZQz0N

Watch: The Northern Lights seen from space

A timelapse captured from the International Space Station shows the moon setting into streams of aurora. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ei7LsYQ

Iran rejects Western calls to refrain from attack on Israel

Iran's president says retaliation for the killing of Hamas's leader is its "legal right". from BBC News https://ift.tt/vL0RkGX

Trump falsely claims Harris crowd was faked

The Republican presidential candidate wrongly said AI was used on a photo showing thousands at a Harris rally in Detroit, BBC Verify reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JCey0ob

'Anger and grief' as Athens wildfires continue overnight

The BBC's Jessica Parker is at the scene in Greece where large wildfires continue to blaze in Athens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L0p4hkn

Concerns over 'dangerous gases' at closed copper mine

A legal dispute over the facility in Panama has caused new environmental fears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fT45I8A

'On verge of an explosion': Policeman's killing part of spiralling West Bank violence

More than 600 Palestinians and at least 17 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bHdy6pM

Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around

Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VlbWngS

Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming?

An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hMG6FSw

Five Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TV

The fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f7wpg5b

Trumpets, slaps and acrobatics: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qPHmUgE

Behave yourselves, China tells its Olympic fans

Beijing says "aggressive fan culture" affects atheletes' performance and mars the country's reputation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uh9xEVY

Double whammy for the Kenyan president's tax plans

Most of President William Ruto's plans for the economy since coming to power are in tatters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0IGUQJ7

The 'absurd' real-life sting operation that inspired a movie

A new film is inspired by an extraordinary real-life sting called Operation Flagship in 1985. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YOuCvmi

What it's like to be your country's only Olympian

Four nations have just one athlete at the Games - it's a hard, lonely experience, they say, but also a source of pride. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QULVZv7

Joy and relief as South Africa manages to keep its lights on

After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A4LK9NY

Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fRkqOMx

US personnel injured in attack on airbase in Iraq

The attack comes as the US warns the Middle East is at a critical moment after the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah senior leaders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AfMZbL2

RFK Jr admits to dumping bear carcass in New York's Central Park

Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr says the 2014 incident that mystified New Yorkers was a prank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2tslKYv

Can 24-hour drinking zones transform a city?

Montreal is planning to allow bars and clubs to stay open all night, but opinions are mixed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Za2r8XG

Zambians mourn gospel singer popular in churches and clubs

The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g3X6Npx

Dressing the Dragon: 'The scale of it is huge'

Costume designer Caroline McCall from Portadown plays a crucial role in bringing Westeros to life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jQbmexo

World's biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap

A frozen block of ice far bigger than Greater London is captured in a vast pool of rotating water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KtLGBQh

Somali beach attack kills 32, police say

Around 63 others are injured, with some in a critical condition after a suicide bombing in Mogadishu. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZkunNOo

'Still alive' - graduate Asmaa's texts to BBC from the ruins of Gaza

A young woman's sporadic messages to the BBC's Paul Adams give unique insight into life in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FTLJHax

US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel

Pentagon announces Middle East reinforcements as Iran says it will "punish" Israel for assassination of Hamas leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nvTK0AM

Biden burnishes his legacy with historic prisoner swap

The president is using his final months in office to take a victory lap after weeks of personal and political turmoil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nWhNJAP

Americans freed in Russia prisoner swap land in US

US President Joe Biden welcomes them off the plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VQtpb1J

After 2,043 days in a Russian prison, Paul Whelan finally heads home

The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford recalls phone conversations with the ex-US marine while he was imprisoned in Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E9DMzZc