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Margot Robbie comments on best actress Oscar snub

The Barbie star had a sunny view of the movie's nominations, except when it came to Greta Gerwig. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vY8Rquk

Who is Viktor Orban, Hungary's PM halting funds for Ukraine?

He has led Hungary since 2010 and critics denounce his "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SwqWAPr

Elon Musk: $56bn Tesla compensation package voided by court

The lawsuit was filed by a shareholder who argued that it was an inappropriate overpayment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6dNtgrs

Microsoft says AI is getting deployed 'at scale'

The tech giant's AI success has caused shares to surge, after its market value passed $3tn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7wt3i9A

Madeleine McCann: 'I regret posting online that I was the missing girl'

Julia Wandelt tells the BBC about her motives and remorse after claiming to be the missing girl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tgRbUOV

UK demands clarity as British-Russian activist vanishes from Siberian prison

The UK is "deeply concerned" after contact is lost with jailed Ukraine war critic Vladimir Kara-Murza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6HWirlY

Woman severely injured in Sydney Harbour shark attack

The woman in her 20s is in a serious but stable condition after being bitten on the leg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QFs0UY4

Arrests made after six bodies found in California desert

Police discovered the unidentified bodies last week in a remote area of the Mojave Desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xsJ1ZVU

South African Airways: Troubled airline returns to intercontinental travel

South African Airways is trying to rebuild its reputation after being plagued by corruption allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aOpof1t

Haji Malang: The Sufi shrine caught up in a religious row in Mumbai

Both Hindus and Muslims visit the Haji Malang shrine in Mumbai - but a controversy has shaken some devotees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nC3uG7s

Who invented butter chicken? Court battle over creamy dish

Butter chicken - a curry popular around the world - is now in the middle of a court battle in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5e3Sdj6

Tamil Nadu: Chennai’s 'last Jew' fights for place in India’s history

Davvid Levi has been documenting the history of his family and that of other Jews in India's Chennai city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SqXhK7b

Why Europe's farmers are taking their anger to the streets

Europe is swept by a wave of protests by farmers, who blame EU policies for their hardship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/70Hc9Tj

Antoinette Lattouf: ABC presenter sacked over Gaza post ignites row in Australia

Antoinette Lattouf's dismissal has also raised hard questions about Australia's public broadcaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AlBuYFV

Australian Open: Zheng Qinwen sparks Chinese tennis hopes going into final

The 21-year-old aims to repeat Li Na's 2014 victory going into the Australian Open final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oBeHh7J

Australia Day: The 'quiet rebranding' of a controversial national holiday

The national day causes pain to Indigenous people - will new approaches future-proof it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/67muetJ

Woman rescued after 14 hours atop submerged car

The woman had driven into an engorged creek and survived by climbing on her flipped car and waiting overnight to be found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tOdkKib

'I just love you': Tim Scott and Donald Trump's other challengers fall in line

Tim Scott and Vivek Ramaswamy stumped for Donald Trump and raised speculation about their future ambitions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4mRLVys

Los Angeles Times to lay off 20% of its workforce

It was described as a "dark day" for the 142-year-old newspaper, which has faced steep financial losses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zferlSv

Storm unleashes intense flooding in San Diego

Flash floods have hit San Diego, damaging homes and sweeping away vehicles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iZdPrAn

Explosions and flashes near Yemen's capital

The US and UK have conducted a fresh series of joint air strikes against eight Houthi targets in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2bOLsJq

Nick Dunlap: Amateur wins PGA Tour event for first time since Phil Mickelson in 1991

Nick Dunlap held his nerve to become the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since Phil Mickelson 33 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QjrwOg8

Ayodhya: India PM Modi to open Hindu temple on razed Babri mosque site

Ayodhya is spruced up for the Ram temple launch, but opposition leaders and some Hindu seers are staying away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lt30XFi

Joseph Boakai: Liberia's new president takes on tough challenge

Can Joseph Boakai, 79, change Liberia's fortunes, as he takes over from ex-footballer George Weah? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QLfXgGP

In Ukraine's river war, drones mean nowhere is safe

Ukraine aims to build a million military drones in 2024. In Kherson, the BBC saw how vital they are. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nb3n1LJ

The Color Purple stars 'want to make Oprah Winfrey proud'

Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks take on roles previously played by Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dI5QvTa

US personnel injured in missile attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq

Missiles and rockets were fired at the airbase by an Iranian-backed militia, the US military says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ARxPfeh

Iran's sudden strikes show just how perilous region has become

Iran wanted a message to be heard loud and clear - at home, and a long way beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ja9Qpr4

Trudeau balancing act on Israel-Gaza annoys both sides of debate

Canada's prime minister has been criticised for failing to define his country's stance on the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nWiL8fo

Hunter Biden agrees to testify in impeachment probe

The president's son's refusal to testify had prompted Republicans to hold him in contempt of Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q9QFvZS

Israeli troops push deep into Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis

The army says soldiers are engaged in "close quarter combat" after reaching the city's southernmost area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gRJw5ob

Peregrine lander: American Moon mission destroyed over Pacific Ocean

The Peregrine One spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere after failing to reach the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vM2RLBP

Anger and sadness over Pitchfork merger with GQ

Senior staff have lost their jobs as the music website merges with the men's magazine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aTuAsc7

What can happen in the extreme cold?

A look at the weird and wonderful effects of cold temperatures as North America is hit with frigid weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h0yCSW3

US woman gets 26 years for mother's 'suitcase murder'

Heather Mack helped to kill her mother and stuff her body in a suitcase in Bali a decade ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6MQYaFA

Karim Benzema files defamation suit against French interior minister

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused the football star of being linked to the Muslim Brotherhood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6EihUPz

Oldest US Senator Chuck Grassley admitted to hospital over infection

The long-time Iowa legislator is receiving antibiotic infusions in his home state of Iowa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MDE5pW9

Pakistan says children killed in Iranian strike

The country's foreign ministry has called the airstrike - which Iran says targeted militants - illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Qke92r

US condemns Iran for 'reckless' attacks on Iraq

Iran says it struck Israeli "spy headquarters" in northern Iraq with ballistic missiles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ce0AQdz

Emmys 2024: Succession, The Bear and Beef among winners

The ceremony was due to take place in September but Hollywood strikes forced organisers to postpone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TKH9DBS

Josef Fritzl could be moved to care home - reports

The sex offender, who is now 88 and has dementia, was jailed for life in 2009 in a case that shocked the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sHFKkCb

Iowa principal who saved pupils from school shooting dies

Dan Marburger is said to have distracted the gunman to let students escape - before he was shot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TBbXCNt

Rare white penguin filmed in Chilean Antarctica

A penguin with leucism from the Gentoo species has been filmed in the icy climate in early January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A9NIhyE

The Japanese firm at the heart of the UK's Post Office scandal

In Fujitsu's home market, hardly anyone had heard of the Horizon scandal until this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AkqFxX6

John Kerry to step down as US climate envoy

The former secretary of state sets his sights on helping Joe Biden's re-election campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YuWeph6

Tough choices for Israel in US's Middle East vision

Anthony Zurcher, who accompanied Secretary of State Antony Blinken on his tour, assesses his plan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xadq9Ip

Who are the Houthi rebels and why are they attacking Red Sea ships?

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have vowed to attack all ships in the Red Sea bound for Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JF9wk7I

Video shows cars driving through sea foam after storm

The foam was left behind after flood waters receded after a storm on the coast of New Hampshire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LwtjUXK

Chris Christie exits 2024 White House race with parting shot at Trump

The ex-New Jersey Governor suspends his faltering campaign with a vow not to "enable" Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gTxZYfl

Swedish alarm after defence chiefs' war warning

A warning to Swedes to prepare for war from two top defence officials prompts accusations of alarmism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VPo0Rhq

Eurovision: Finnish artists want Israel barred from contest over Gaza war

More than 1,400 music professionals demand action from public broadcaster Yle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yeJgK2D

Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but what are they?

Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/45CzWw7

Watch: Ecuador gunmen threaten presenter on live TV

After storming a live studio in Guayaquil, armed men are seen threatening staff with guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ojdualF

Aerial video shows impact of a explosion in Texas hotel

Officials say at least 11 people are injured in downtown Fort Worth after an apparent gas explosion at the Sandman Hotel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xy3W5ps

Antony Blinken: On the US mission to stop Gaza igniting wider war

The US secretary of state wants to prevent the war escalating but the cauldron of tensions could boil over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U4wDOM0

Golden Globes 2024: Margot Robbie, Barry Keoghan and more on red carpet

Hollywood stars are arriving at the ceremony in Los Angeles in a variety of eye-catching outfits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nQTbVZh

Palestinians must be able to stay in Gaza - Blinken

The US secretary of state criticises Israeli ministers calling for the resettlement of Gazans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5zHYUQG

Watch: Can you guess these impressions?

At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QAvmk0q

Lloyd Austin: White House not told for days defence secretary in hospital

White House officials tell US media that Lloyd Austin's treatment was kept quiet for three days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zGJUr9p

Golden Globes 2024: How to watch and who is nominated

Barbie star Margot Robbie is among the nominees at the ceremony, which takes place in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Xeczpf

Ukraine war: Atesh, the group spying on Russians in occupied Crimea

Atesh, meaning fire in Crimean Tatar, collects data on the Russian military in occupied Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1sIUuTA

Aditya-L1: India's Sun mission set to reach destination in hours

Aditya-L1 has been travelling towards the Sun for more than four months since launch on 2 September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mCk3cB4

Biden slams Trump for Capitol riot in 2024 campaign speech

Kicking off a new phase of his re-election bid, the US president warned of threats to democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XlPKsgU

Watch: Venomous snake found lurking in public toilet in Australia

Snake catcher Tennille Banks was called out to a cubicle in rural Queensland to remove the snake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5A0rfcs

Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole in South Africa

The athlete, who ran on carbon-fibre prosthetics, murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TFPZN95

'Time capsule' wallet lost in 1950s reunited with owner's family

A wallet found at a cinema in Atlanta, Georgia, is being called a "time capsule" from the 1950s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nB40ZA

New Zealand: Man's watch reflection leads to rescue after day in ocean

The man, who spent almost 24 hours floating in the ocean, harnessed the sun's rays to attract attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yF9tge6

BBC Sound Of 2024: Superstar DJ Peggy Gou breaks out of the dance bubble

As her club sound goes overground, the Korean-born musician comes third in Radio 1's Sound of 2024. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4YtEl9i

Who was Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut?

The 57-year-old was deputy head of Hamas's political bureau and helped establish the group's military wing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fHr2vxP

China’s BYD closer to taking Tesla's electric car top spot

Elon Musk's Tesla is due to release quarterly production and delivery figures on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8qQP4E3

How Japan learned to live with earthquakes

Monday's quake renewed Japan's collective trauma - but it's also a story of engineering success. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9W5vEhe

Lee Jae-myung: South Korea opposition leader stabbed in Busan

Lee Jae-myung was stabbed on the left side of his neck during a news conference during a visit to Busan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rJjGNa7