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Australian researchers have poked holes in an old thought-experiment known as the "infinite monkey theorem". from BBC News https://ift.tt/78GQJVw

The union representing more than 30,000 striking workers endorsed the offer and will hold a ballot on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h2iactU

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hJkMNbA

Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3VhJiAY

President Javier Milei fires Diana Mondino after Argentina backs lifting the US economic embargo on Cuba at the UN. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3NjrsPE

A study highlights how promoting female entrepreneurship can greatly enhance women's workforce participation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lLyIscT

An unspecified number of bodies are recovered amid flash floods in Spain, the leader of the Valencia region says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dsubhG8

An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fRrE0YU

The Shenzhou 19 spacecraft is taking three taikonauts to China's space station, Tiangong. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pObqe7X

Puerto Ricans have said the joke Tony Hinchcliffe made at Trump’s Sunday rally was “disrespectful” and “racist”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s6Qlq0w

And 58 were wounded in the Bekaa Valley, with rescue efforts under way, the Lebanese health ministry said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gb5PdAY

Two children were pulled from a back seat only moments before the vehicle was hit by a train in Redlands, California. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DmieUHW

Lovisa Sjoberg disappeared after driving into the mountains to take photographs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uPyeizk

Man claims to the BBC that he has helped 1,000 people cross the Channel in his years working in the smuggling industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pAlFfw0

The fast food giant said beef patty samples had tested negative for the bacteria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jr4yTD6

The Wonka star stuns fans by turning up to his own lookalike contest and poses for photos with contestants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Ua3LKD

Rianna Croxford digs into a cryptic Instagram comment, unravelling allegations of abuse - and now the multi-millionaire is in court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/coykHlC

With polls showing a stark gender divide, the race is shaping up to be a battle of the sexes. Why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/UEinzCP

The BBC's Gaza correspondent is among the Palestinians who have fled their home since the war began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fGQ49xm

This year appears to have marked a watershed for attitudes to tourism in Spain, with more protests planned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N0FmK9j

The dam collapse released toxic waste and mud, which flooded nearby towns, rivers and forests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ih4CFgL

Fouad Hassan, who lost family in the attack on south Beirut’s Jnah neighbourhood, describes how buildings were brought down on residents with no warning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0yb9EMG

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended a 16-day-long hunger strike this week, says his fight is not over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BU95LHf

Lebanon's Hezbollah organisation has not confirmed Hashem Safieddine's death earlier this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2OrMLRW

Musk's Starlink and Mukesh Ambani are preparing to face off in India’s satellite broadband market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jf75kBs

Indian start-ups are shifting their focus to rural consumers, hoping to tap into a new wave of growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yPluiaX

Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7xt4ZVI

Families have been left in despair after parts of Dahieh, a densely packed residential area, were reduced to rubble from BBC News https://ift.tt/kTZnrDc

Shapurji Saklatvala, who was a communist, fought for India's freedom in the UK in the 1900s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kGS25fR

Israel says it hit a "Hamas terror target" and the number of casualties is "exaggerated" and does not match their reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q6y5J4X

At least 10 Indian flights got hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, causing long delays and diversions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IFMzrXh

The brightness of the moon would allow ancient communities to increase hunting at this time of year - hence the name. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wiIzqRc

Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on an yearly basis, below the government's 5% annual target. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qzlCKrX

Watch: Moments from Liam Payne's career from BBC News https://ift.tt/yvO9R6u

The BBC takes a look back at moments from the former One Direction singer's career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T9PSRwy

The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/srKzEoW

Hwang Ui-jo faces sentencing for illegal filming on 18 December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Zipdrb

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lh6eAuZ

The killing of a high-profile politician in a busy Mumbai street has sent shockwaves through the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7bICxkW

The Witches of Bucha, as they call themselves, help protect Ukraine's skies from Russian drones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jGJci9k

Recent polling indicates Trump is having success with both groups, in part due to his message on the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HczJQ57

The technology giant says the agreement will see it start using the first reactor this decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aB3KqDI

People in Beijing tell the BBC's Laura Bicker their hopes and fears about who will win the White House race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K2MXcLG

It is illegal for non-citizens to vote in the US election - but Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed illegal immigrants are going to. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vItZRWn

The ongoing Israel-Hamas war broke out 12 days before the girl was to receive treatment in Jerusalem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cemJl75

Luís Montenegro's centre-right government wants to dissuade young people from emigrating and encourage foreigners to settle in Portugal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sdJQFOi

Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players of all time, confirms his retirement from tennis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E4U7saN

Attempting to identify the inventor, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the internet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q3frJDU

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lI7V5PY

These kids, who make up the vast majority of those put up for adoption, face a painful wait for families. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fGCP9Az

State Department correspondent Tom Bateman takes us through a year of diplomacy failures as the Middle East sits on the brink of total war from BBC News https://ift.tt/0PL54DE

Why ex-President Ian Khama, son of the first head of state, is engaged in a row with the current leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qis7wZk

Satellite images show the steady expansion of naval facilities that have international onlookers worried. from BBC News https://ift.tt/objTOBU

Talk of how the Israel-Palestine conflict could be resolved has been drowned out amid the increased fighting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4sUbwiN

The Anti-Defamation League identified 10,000 antisemitic incidents in the year after the 7 October attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7BliG1C

Immigrants descended in large numbers on Montenegro, which has managed the influx despite its small size. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DkKlJuH

Ildar Dadin was killed when his battalion came under Russian artillery fire in north-eastern Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nBGZDUF

Almost a year after a fake clip of a high school principal went viral, the impact on an American town lingers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MKvlg5X

Donald Trump invited tech billionaire Elon Musk to the stage to join him attacking his Democratic opponent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P2MBuJH

Footage shows a fireball rising above Lebanon's capital overnight following another strike on the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kV9BjQM

A previous ruling is reversed in the trial of a man accused of drugging his wife and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7JLSfuK

Some Democrats accuse Israel's PM of holding off on agreeing a Gaza ceasefire deal for political reasons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2hVMuSZ

The child driver in the US city of Minneapolis nearly hit playing children and has been arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ke8omCI

Any extended rise raises the possibility of higher petrol prices and gas and electricity bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7dVgY60

The prime minister's struggling Liberals are expected to face a series of votes aimed at toppling the government this autumn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KiZnyQl

Video shows explosions and smoke in Lebanon’s capital overnight from BBC News https://ift.tt/bEeXKAH