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The fallout from Trump's war on Harvard will long outlast his presidency

The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed? from BBC News https://ift.tt/76hfZUv

At least seven dead after Russian bridge collapses onto train

At least 30 people have been injured in the collapse, according to the Russian emergency services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZtsAuo

She defended drug lord El Chapo - now, she's running for office

On Sunday, Mexico will become the first country to elect all its judges, following a major reform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ovEbmFJ

Harvard agrees to transfer photos of enslaved people to black history museum

The settlement comes after a 15 year legal battle between the university and a Connecticut woman who claims she is a descendant of the people pictured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6oqvRrd

Five musicians murdered in suspected Mexican cartel killing

Nine alleged members of the Gulf Cartel have been arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TnAj89w

World has responsibility to get aid into Gaza, UN official tells BBC

The UN's Tom Fletcher tells the BBC the people of Gaza have been subjected to forced starvation by Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HNIV5Oj

Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' amid Hugh Jackman divorce

The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6CNTqHV

How political chaos helped forge South Korea's presidential frontrunner

A political implosion turned controversial politician Lee Jae-myung into a presidential favourite. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w4qL5mB

After decades of bloodshed, is India winning its war against Maoists?

The Maoist insurgency has claimed nearly 12,000 lives in India since 2000. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nuCFS1t

Iran's Palme d'Or-winning director cheered as he arrives home

Director Jafar Panahi returns to Iran after his Cannes Film Festival win, greeted by cheers and applause. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fx0DEQt

Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in jail

'The Roaring Lion' - one of the 20th century's most iconic images - was stolen from a hotel in Ottawa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wLxfqQJ

Greek coastguards charged over 2023 migrant shipwreck

Seventeen coastguards have been charged by a Greek naval court over the deadliest migrant boat disaster in the Mediterranean Sea for a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KOYAonz

Could Nigeria's careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uc0OoW5

Why King Charles III's trip to Canada is more than just a royal visit

BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph on King Charles III's trip to Canada where he will open the country’s parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yKiSTet

'We didn't see it as treason': The Russian couple who became informants for Ukraine

A Russian couple living in Ukraine were so appalled by the invasion, they shared information about Russian forces in their town with Kyiv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WrLJbDP

'It's not fair': Other refugees in limbo as US welcomes white South Africans

Refugees from other nations ask why the White House has made an exception for white South Africans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vokZUJF

Someone stole my BBC broadcasting bike - it's like losing a friend

Anna Holligan transformed her bike into a mobile studio for the BBC in Amsterdam - now it has vanished. from BBC News https://ift.tt/htbe0On

King's big moment in Canada after Trump row

What's likely to be the message when King Charles makes a speech in Canada? from BBC News https://ift.tt/cT6u3sl

'Leap together' - watch Kermit's advice to graduating students

The famous frog gave the commencement speech at the University of Maryland where Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated in 1960. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nCr6F2N

A coffee by any other name: Starbucks avoids brewing controversy in South Korea

All six presidential candidates' names are banned in Starbucks stores to "maintain neutrality". from BBC News https://ift.tt/mw2efzZ

North Korea's Kim slams 'serious accident' at warship launch

The failed launch "severely damaged the dignity and pride of our nation in an instant," says the North Korean leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q41nrvO

Watch: Moment police apprehend a runaway kangaroo in Colorado

Body camera footage shows officers chase and catch Irwin the kangaroo in the US city of Durango. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mDgsqxG

Cattle washed onto beaches in widespread Australia floods

A natural disaster has been declared in New South Wales, as widespread flooding prompts nearly 50,000 people to evacuate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Czvx67i

Ramaphosa survives mauling by Trump over 'white genocide'

Right-wing Afrikaners groups celebrated the ambush but others in the Rainbow Nation found it "uncomfortable" to watch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T4t0Yer

Watch: Man tries to scale cruise ship in Sydney

A 29-year-old was arrested after he was seen climbing up the mooring lines of the Carnival Adventure cruise ship docked at Sydney Harbour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0uMfqD7

Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption charge

Augustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YaAhJ5F

Tropical forests destroyed at fastest recorded rate last year

Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RKXEFQJ

US has deported Asian migrants to South Sudan, lawyers tell court

Lawyers for a Burmese man said their client speaks limited English and had refused to sign a notice of removal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qJEBjQi

Vietnamese beauty queen arrested for fraud over fibre gummies

The former Miss Grand International winner had heavily touted the gummies on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3TDwauV

Diddy smashed on Cassie Ventura's door with hammer, trial told

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial heard more allegations of violence against his former girlfriend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zKTJaj4

Is China the winner in the India-Pakistan conflict?

Pakistan's Chinese-made fighter jets were battle tested for the first time during hostilities with India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4wzcJd3

'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US states

Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FzQk0dN

BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8qHFEek

Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency

Nicusor Dan fights off a strong challenge from a right-wing nationalist after months of political turbulence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KkH91EU

Portugal PM's party wins snap election but falls short of majority

The ruling right-of-centre Democratic Alliance of PM Luís Montenegro wins elections, amid a far-right surge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OFEnC8m

India's forgotten actor who lost her legacy to caste oppression

PK Rosy, the first actress in Malayalam cinema, was hounded out of her home after playing the role of an upper caste woman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZtXFKbw

Of opium, fire temples, and sarees: A peek into the world of India's dwindling Parsis

The Alpaiwala Museum in Mumbai city traces the origins and history of the fast-dwindling Parsi community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sK1dZOc

How India and Pakistan share one of the world's most dangerous borders

Living along the LoC - the volatile India-Pakistan border - means life in a fragile limbo between war and peace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bZJRaoc

'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in Poland

Dozens say they have been abused in public, bullied in schools and seen increasing xenophobic material online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xXDqzF5

How real is the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan?

Recent hostilities were a reminder of how easily a crisis could escalate into catastrophe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e41alRj

Trump's US drug prices order: what is Most Favoured Nation status?

The president promises sweeping price cuts "almost immediately", but experts say these are unlikely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IzuFXyO

Poland accuses Russia of arson over 2024 shopping centre fire

Donald Tusk says the massive Warsaw blaze was "for sure" ordered by the Russian special services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nho9ZpS

Trump prizes more Gulf investment in the US

As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TpiVx94

The rare disease in a remote town where 'almost everyone is a cousin'

Many children in a Brazil town lost the ability to walk, so one scientist set about discovering why. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xV7MgHR

Alcatraz's last living inmate on Trump's plan to reopen prison

Charlie Hopkins was imprisoned in Alcatraz in the 1950s, where he spent three "lonely" years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WHTJsh2

How to win Eurovision, according to the experts

Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r8teBpm

'I freaked out and spent $400 online – it felt like a last hurrah'

How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cw5vn9q

Magic spells, innuendo and riddles: Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs

With just a week to go, here's our guide to the songs and artists taking part in Eurovision 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gn3gju2

'He's one of us' - Catholic Americans react to first US-born pope

Robert Prevost is originally from Chicago, where he served as an altar boy and was ordained as a priest in 1982. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vp46FRD

US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xCeENiG

How Peter Dutton's heartland lost him Australia's election

It was the opposition leader's home state that delivered Labor its win, with the red wave taking out his own seat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5YFvP4R

Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave

The secretive process will get underway at the Vatican to find a new leader of the Catholic Church. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5B8oJ3G

Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future government

Merz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aJ8ZOW6

Conclave: Inside the world's most secret ballot

Cardinals are set to gather later this week to take part in a highly guarded vote for a new pope. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7iHOMzF

Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz

As Trump orders the reopening of the notorious prison, Lily Jamali takes a closer look at what draws tourists there. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9tpDN1h

Long-distance romance and closure from husband's death - your memories of Skype

As Microsoft shuts it down, we’ve spoken to people whose lives were impacted by the tools. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MO18aF5

Colombia's wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group

The South American country is turning to wind power, but some local people are unhappy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2gGV9jX

27 lives per kilometre: How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024

Last year was the deadliest for Russian forces since the start of the full-scale war with at least 45,287 killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HFsUGPt

Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine

Miners were kidnapped and killed in a Peruvian gold mine after a confrontation with a criminal gang. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g9Fu3Ks

Romania reruns controversial election after earlier vote annulled

Romania's previous presidential election was cancelled over allegations of campaign fraud and Russian interference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sHv2D9e

How Carney's election win will change direction of trade war

In his exclusive BBC interview, the Canadian Prime Minister indicates how he plans to tackle Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TF9nLKP

Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind

As Western alliances unravel, Europe is entering an era that seems distant from what VE Day represented, the BBC's Katya Adler writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BfzuI2o

Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation

The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment options. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HwRnoAy

Why Australia's opposition is vying for votes on Chinese social media

Chinese Australians are a crucial group that deserted the conservative Liberal-National coalition in the last election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oKWMH0S

Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SJIwXKG