Pre-flight checks found 'no issues' before S Korea air crash

Jeju Air says the plane that crashed in South Korea killing 179 people had passed a pre-flight inspection.

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Foreign fighters given senior Syrian army posts, reports say

The move will raise concerns over the role radicalised foreign militants may play in Syria's future.

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Norovirus Outbreaks Are Rising Nationwide, C.D.C. Says

By Emily Schmall from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/3BFeb9N

An end to the war and lower food prices - what Russians want in 2025

People in Moscow speak to BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg about their wishes for the New Year.

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Dozens die in Ethiopia after lorry with wedding guests falls into river

It is thought the truck, which was reportedly carrying several wedding guests, was overloaded.

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At the scene of the South Korea plane crash investigation

The BBC's Asia correspondent visited the scene, where investigators are sifting through the fuselage.

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Rebel Wilson marries Ramona Agruma in Sydney ceremony

The couple held a service in Sardinia in September and have now made it official in Wilson's hometown.

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The 19th-Century Technology That Threatens A.I.

By Azeem Azhar from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3ZUCHM3

Guards in Fatal Prison Assault Were Accused of Beating Inmates Before

By Jan Ransom from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3PdtvgO

Azerbaijan plane survivors recall moments before crash

Three survivors of the downed Azerbaijani plane have described the moments on the flight before the crash.

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Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after being told to change jeans

The defending champion said he quit as a "matter of principle" after being told to change his jeans.

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I Come From a Long Line of Housecleaners. After Oct. 7, I Knew What to Do.

By Ayelet Tsabari from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/41RPG3O

India mourns ex-PM Manmohan Singh with full state funeral

Mourners gathered across Delhi to pay respects to a former PM many credit for India's economic reform.

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'Tears of joy' - Sudan capital gets first aid convoy since war began

In a breakthrough, trucks stacked with vital food supplies roll into war-hit Khartoum.

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Sharing a Bedroom With My Partner and Her Siblings for the Holidays: Odd or Not?

By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/4iQzIwQ

Dozens Killed After Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan With 67 Onboard

By Ivan Nechepurenko from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4gRDDry

Russia warns against 'hypotheses' after Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The Russia-bound passenger plane went down in Kazakhstan with the loss of 38 lives.

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Five Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike

A Palestinian TV channel says they were in a marked media van, but Israel says it targeted an armed group.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Dv0N8C

Zelensky condemns 'inhumane' Christmas Day attack

Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/40arV5R

Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed

They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/49Vo4wo

Watch: ISS crew sends Christmas greetings from space

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZV1TlL

Kilauea Volcano Erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/407cpY6

Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast

Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3DuRMfP

Trump Picks Callista Gingrich for Ambassador to Switzerland

By Lisa Friedman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/41UgqAq

A man's suicide leads to clamour around India's dowry law

Atul Subhash's death has galvanised men's rights activists and started a debate around India's dowry law.

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Guatemala police clash with Jewish sect over 160 at-risk children

Authorities in Guatemala resist efforts by a Jewish sect to recapture 160 children rescued from its premises.

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Bill Clinton: ‘There Was No Plan’ After Biden Dropped Out

By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evan Roberts, Dan Powell, Kelly Pieklo, Zachary Mouton and Sarah Kessler from NYT Podcasts https://nyti.ms/4iPKFP3

US warplane shot down in Red Sea 'friendly fire' incident

Both pilots were rescued after ejecting safely from their F/A-18 fighter aircraft.

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Inside the abandoned homes of Assad's ruthless enforcers

The men who ruled Syria with an iron fist have fled - and some fear they may evade justice.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/49R7NIZ

The Fate of This Federal Program Helps Explain Trump’s Win

By Peter Coy from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3VSspe5

Why Have So Many Canadians Turned on Justin Trudeau?

By Ephrat Livni and Ian Austen from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4fvoc6Y

Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

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Eight migrants drown after boat tries to evade Greek ship

So far 18 people have been rescued from the sea with many of the survivors suffering from injuries after the incident.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fsfSFo

Dozens of House Republicans Defy Trump in Test of His Grip on G.O.P.

By Michael D. Shear from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/49PC8aL

Watch: Crowds boo President Macron in Mayotte

The French president spoke to residents on Mayotte while touring the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido.

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'I never regretted decision to make trial public'

Speaking outside court, Gisèle Pelicot says she never regretted her decision to make her rape trial public.

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Temporarily Disconnected From Politics? Feel No Guilt About It.

By Charles M. Blow from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/400UiDd

Google Street View Captures a Man Loading a Bag Into a Trunk. Arrests Follow.

By Annie Correal from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4glgoWF

Five jailed for covering up murder of rapper Canserbero

The Venezuelan rapper was stabbed by his manager in 2015, who made it look like a suicide.

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Nasa astronauts Butch and Suni's homecoming delayed again

Nasa says that the astronauts stuck on the space station will have to wait even longer to get home.

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Missing India woman found in Pakistan returns home after 22 years

Hamida Banu was promised a job in Dubai, but says the recruitment agent instead took her to Pakistan.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/49LYytO

15-Year-Old Girl Identified as the Shooter in a Wisconsin School

By Soumya Karlamangla and Isabelle Taft from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4iCZjJw

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson released from jail in Greenland

Danish authorities reject a Japanese bid to extradite the campaigner because of his time spent in detention.

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Married couple among 11 Indians killed in Georgia gas poisoning

A man celebrating his birthday and a married couple are among the dead, relatives tell the BBC.

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Gaza ceasefire talks in final stage, Palestinian negotiator tells BBC

The official outlines a phased plan which would see hostages freed in step with Israeli pullouts.

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South Korea has voted to impeach President Yoon - now what?

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie explains what happens next following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.

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West African bloc approves historic exit of military-run states

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will leave the Ecowas group in January but have six months to return.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gzJBwY

Grand Jury Said to Hear Evidence Against Chief Adviser to Mayor Adams

By William K. Rashbaum, Dana Rubinstein, Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Chelsia Rose Marcius from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/4gt9Hlg

Skulls and body bags: Searching for Syria's disappeared

The BBC's Lucy Williamson finds family members exhuming human remains in a desperate search for their lost relatives.

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South Korean MPs impeach president over martial law attempt

Thousands of protesters hailed the move as a victory for democracy but Yoon has vowed to fight on.

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South Korea parliament votes to impeach president

Thousands of protesters celebrated the vote on the streets of Seoul, with singing and fireworks.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3BD5MmX

Tim Cook Dines With Trump at Mar-a-Lago

By Theodore Schleifer and Tripp Mickle from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/4gaXmlS

Trump vows to end 'very costly' daylight saving time

Some have long called for the practice of changing the clock twice a year to end.

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Net closing in on South Korea's president as MPs get death threats over impeachment vote

Yoon Suk Yeol - whose attempt to impose martial law backfired - faces another vote in parliament this weekend.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZMIYKR

'Thankless job' - why trainee Kenyan doctors are taking their own lives

A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZOTTDY

S Korea's President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'

President Yoon Suk Yeol said that he declared martial law to protect the country's democracy.

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For Tesla Owners, a Referendum Through Bumper Stickers

By Eve Peyser from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3VzXLGk

Star luxury property brokers charged with sex trafficking in US

The Alexander brothers are accused of drugging, assaulting and raping dozens of women over more than a decade.

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Israel confirms attack on Syrian naval fleet

The BBC has verified videos showing blasts in the Syrian port of Latakia, as Israel conducts strikes across Syria.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZKzy2m

Syria rebels burn tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father

Armed men are seen celebrating in Hafez al-Assad's burning mausoleum in the family's hometown.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gxvN6h

Girl, 11, rescued in Med after three days clinging to tyre tubes

The girl from Sierra Leone said all the 44 migrants on board had died in the storms and high waves.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Bwp65i

Luigi Mangione fights extradition to face charge of murdering CEO

The 26-year-old was arrested in Pennsylvania, and prosecutors are seeking to bring him to trial in New York.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gdNesQ

Syria rescuers end search for secret cells in notorious prison

The White Helmets say it did not find any "unopened or hidden areas" after it was captured by rebels.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3OMC5mw

Eyes, Not Tech, Led Police to ‘Person of Interest’ in C.E.O. Killing

By Annie Correal from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/4gpFCmA

Watch: BBC reports from inside Damascus

The BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher says everyone in the Syrian capital is "waiting to see what will happen next".

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Women prisoners told 'you can go out now' by Syrian rebels

Watch: Women prisoners told 'you can go out now' by Syrian rebels

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4iD0gSe

Five dead, more feared missing after The Hague flat explosions

Police say a car drove away "at very high speed" shortly after the explosions.

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What has just happened in Syria?

Rebels say they have entered the capital Damascus and that President Bashar al-Assad has fled.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fegE8V

Watch: BBC reports from inside Damascus

The BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher says everyone in the Syrian capital is "waiting to see what will happen next".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/49w4d78

Dominican Republic records largest-ever cocaine seizure

Authorities say the shipment, hidden in bananas, was destined for Europe.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZIkKl8

As Syrian Rebels Advance, Iran Grows Nervous and Neighbors Close Their Borders

By Raja Abdulrahim, Farnaz Fassihi and Thomas Fuller from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4ilKhYv

Dominican Republic records largest-ever cocaine seizure

Authorities say the shipment, hidden in bananas, was destined for Europe.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZIkKl8

New president awaits Ghana as election day arrives

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3D0I8kN

Syrian rebels capture second major city after military withdraws

Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gise3A

Romania hit by major election influence campaign and Russian cyber-attacks

Romania's intelligence service reveals details of what it says is an attempt from abroad to meddle in the country's presidential election.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3B9Fx7D

Moment Bahamas MP throws ceremonial mace out parliament window

Throwing a mace out a window has historic significance in the country and previously happened in 1965.

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Google Introduces A.I. Agent That Aces 15-Day Weather Forecasts

By William J. Broad from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/4f5sdz4

'Pickling a cucumber changed my life' says TikTok award winner

A film parody actor, a pool cleaner and pickle chef are among those honoured at UK's first TikTok awards.

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Watch: How Jaguar's shifted gears with its concept car

The company has been at the centre of a media storm as a result of its radical revamp.

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Judge Scuppered Hunter Biden Plea Deal, Not Political Pressure

By Devlin Barrett from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4fYhhVi

Dozens killed in crush at Guinea football match

Prime Minister Oury Bah says the government is working to restore calm after the disaster.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eUMvLC

Three dead and dozens sick after eating sea turtle stew

At least 32 people in the Philippines were admitted to hospital after consuming the endangered species.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/41dh0t1

Statue of Syrian president's brother is torn down in Aleppo

The footage, which has muted sound, was filmed by Turkish journalist Ibrahim Bozan on 30 November 2024.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Vda3Ew

Counting resumes in Irish general election

After securing re-election, Irish party leaders face the challenge of trying to form the next government.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fSayvJ

Actress Cate Blanchett: 'I'm deeply concerned about AI'

"I'm worried about us as a species", she tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3OxlLG9

Irish election tallies predict upset for some ministers

An exit poll shows a three-way race between the largest parties Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

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Major Canadian news outlets sue OpenAI

The suit, a first for Canada, alleges OpenAI's chatbot was illegally scraping news articles, which the firm denies.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gbZnhq

Power cut hits Zimbabwe's parliament after budget speech

Zimbabwe's parliament was plunged into darkness after the finance minister's budget speech.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Z9qSRU

Peggy Caserta, Who Wrote a Tell-All About Janis Joplin, Dies at 84

By Penelope Green from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/3OxApx8

Art Collector Who Bought a $6 Million Banana Offers to Buy 100,000 More

By Sarah Maslin Nir from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/49gkdtQ

Chad becomes latest African country to end military deal with France

The Central African nation cites "sovereignty" as it ends a years-long deal with its former colonial ruler.

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Lyse Doucet: Nowhere else on Earth are so many children on the run

The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Va97QY

What’s a Democratic Billionaire to Do Now?

By Theodore Schleifer from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3B2CqOE

Why Russia's Africa propaganda warrior was sent home

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eTA7eP

BBC on the ground as people return to southern Lebanon

The BBC's Middle East correspondent, Hugo Bachega, is at the main highway between Beirut and the south as people start to return to their homes.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eRqEoi

Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base

A combat alert was in place on the day Russia invaded Ukraine, he tells the BBC.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/40YFje1

There Is No Excuse for the Bullying of Sarah McBride

By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3CKm8KV

Angela Merkel defends ties with Russia and blocking Ukraine from Nato

The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fYKpLx

Three ways the Menendez brothers could be freed

Ever since two young men were jailed for killing their wealthy parents in 1989, the case has gripped the US.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4i6MNBG

What’s Behind the Remarkable Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths

By Jan Hoffman and Noah Weiland from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/412Ml1h

Hezbollah fires rocket barrages into Israel after deadly Beirut strikes

It is one of the heaviest bombardments of Israel since fighting intensified in Lebanon in September.

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Mystery drones seen over three US air bases in UK

The United States Air Force says it is unclear if the "small unmanned aerial systems" were hostile.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/498FiX4

Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence

More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4i2VzRe

Beirut strike 'so powerful it was felt across the city'

An eight-storey building in Lebanon's capital was destroyed when it was struck without warning, the BBC's Hugo Bachega says.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3V6aa4J

Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor

A jury found that the Irish mixed martial arts fighter assaulted Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fWfM9u

Modi's party set to return to power in India's richest state

The party and its allies are however looking at a defeat in the mining state of Jharkhand.

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Kate Nash says OnlyFans will earn more than tour

The singer is selling photos of her bottom on the platform because "touring makes losses not profits".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4i0pRnM

The Alluring Dream That Black America Needs to Wake Up From

By John McWhorter from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4eKPpCz

Satellite images show Russia giving N Korea oil, breaking sanctions

Satellite image analysis shows several North Korean tankers visiting Russia dozens of times since March.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZkZ2Dz

Johnson Says He Will Bar Transgender Women From Capitol Bathrooms

By Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3CAHRVv

Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?

The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fBAonO

U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

By David McCabe from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3V322ll

Virtually no aid has reached besieged north Gaza in 40 days, UN says

The UN says bakeries and kitchens have shut down due to limited supplies in the region.

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Zelensky says Ukraine will lose war if US cuts funding

US President-elect Donald Trump has campaigned on a promise to end America's involvement in wars.

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MSF halts work in Haitian capital over attacks

The charity acts after an attack on its staff in the capital and the alleged killing of two patients by police.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fMoIye

Trump picks ex-congressman and Fox host as transport secretary

Sean Duffy, one of Trump's most vocal defenders on cable news, will need to be confirmed by the Senate.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Og57KV

Texas Education Board to Vote on Bible-Infused Lessons in Public Schools

By Troy Closson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4hWv1Rv

Russia vows 'tangible' response if US missiles used against its territory

US approval for Ukraine to strike inside Russia is a key move in the war as it reaches its 1,000th day.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4905z9Y

Top Republican says Trump nominees are ‘disruptors’

As some appointments spark controversy, House Speaker Mike Johnson says choices have been made to "shake up the status quo".

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Enough

By Roxane Gay from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4fBqIK8

Miss Nigeria's pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe

Chidimma Adetshina faced xenophobic abuse and trolling when she competed for Miss South Africa, where she was born.

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Trump, Musk and new cabinet nominees celebrate at UFC

The President-elect was joined by Robert F Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy.

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Trump’s Pick for Pentagon Paid an Accuser but Denies It Was Sexual Assault

By Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3OcHMtH

Volcanoes once erupted on the far side of the moon

Volcanic rock, dating back billions of years, has been detected in the first samples collected from the mysterious "dark side".

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United by loyalty, Trump's new team have competing agendas

This week has revealed much about Trump's ambition but also hinted at tests and headaches that may lie ahead.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CEXj2K

UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts

Call for change comes after host country Azerbaijan's president calls oil and gas a "gift of God".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UT5sXN

Trump meets Argentina's Milei ahead of conservative summit

Argentina's president is the first foreign leader to meet Trump since his election victory on 5 November.

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People Went With Mass Appeal for Its ‘Sexiest Man’

By Guy Trebay from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3YN9PVv

Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?

A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds.

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New Zealand MP disrupts parliament with haka protest

The Treaty Principles Bill seeks to redefine the principles that have been used in support of Māori.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4etp1wW

Viewers Flee MSNBC, and Flock to Fox News, in Wake of Election

By John Koblin from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/4hKr4zt

Man Found Living in Crawl Space of Los Angeles Home

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Auql4J

When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.

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Saks Fifth Avenue Calls Off Holiday Light Show

By Annie Correal from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/4fjEYqy

World's longest detained journalist wins rights prize

Dawit Isaak has been held without trial in an Eritrean prison for 23 years.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Z111fZ

U.S. Senate Election Results

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3YQSKeq

Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade huge drone attacks

Both countries say they shot down dozens of drones over their respective territories.

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China roads blocked by thousands of cyclists in night quest for dumplings

It started as a social media trend but brought traffic gridlock between two cities.

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Emergency official ordered storm crews not to help Trump voters

The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eEQvjj

Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

Andrés Bracamonte, known as Pillín, was gunned down near his club's stadium in Rosario.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eq1nkE

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".

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In Russia's shadow: The Baltics wait for Europe's strategic new railway

Building the link to western Europe has become more urgent as the Baltics see Russia as a threat.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Z0qKoX

Trump Won’t Have Haley or Pompeo in New Administration

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3AnuqHW

Music stars sing praises of team sweeping Ghana clean

Known as Buz Stop Boys, the group's leader says they want "a cleaner, healthier, and prouder Ghana".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ACY77Q

Beyoncé passes Jay-Z in all-time Grammy nominations

The pop star was previously tied with her husband for the most nominations ever on 88 each.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UH3x8F

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3AAAFbc

What's at stake in the Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Yz6KZ2

Gaza’s top Islamic scholar issues fatwa criticising 7 October attack

It is an embarrassing critique for Hamas, which has used religious arguments to justify its actions.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/40C7qPQ

Fresh Spain floods sweep away dozens of cars near Girona

No casualties were reported in the latest round of flooding, after more than 200 people were killed last week.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YHknoT

No guarantees Trump will give Netanyahu all he wants

Trump's win has been welcomed by Israel but the change he brings may not be to its liking, writes Lucy Williamson.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/48GmQoe

Watch: Moment road worker dodges high-speed truck crash

Footage shows a truck crash and almost hit a highway worker on the side of an Interstate in New York.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Aodkts

Why Kamala Harris lost: A flawed candidate or doomed campaign?

The vice-president failed to make the case that she would be different from her boss, President Joe Biden.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hvrUQB

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews giant column of ash

New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores.

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Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews giant column of ash

New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CsOSYf

Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CjbM4r

Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind

He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CnI6D6

Spanish flood rescuers focus search on underground car parks

Teams are searching sites including a shopping centre car park for missing people.

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Quincy Jones on gangsters, David Bowie and Picasso

In an interview with BBC Newsnight in 2016, the legendary musician spoke about growing up in Chicago and his friendship with celebrities.

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Election 2024 Polls: Harris vs. Trump

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/45IQvMk

Israel says Hezbollah operative captured in naval raid

The office of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the country would submit a complaint to the UN Security Council.

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What Sank the Tech Tycoon’s ‘Unsinkable’ Yacht?

By Jeffrey Gettleman, James Glanz, Emma Bubola, Elisabetta Povoledo, Pablo Robles, Josh Holder and Sarah Hurtes from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4hoPgqT

From courtroom to candidate: What Harris's years as a prosecutor tell us about her

She dealt with grisly murder cases and then became the state attorney general - the Democratic candidate's California career offers clues about how she might govern.

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World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.

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Andy Warhol artworks stolen in Dutch gallery heist

Two works in the Reigning Queens series were taken, according to the gallery's owner.

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Elon Musk Wants Big Families. He Bought a Secret Compound for His.

By Kirsten Grind, Ryan Mac and Sheera Frenkel from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3Yk7nWe

Valencia floods: 'There is just mud everywhere'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

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Trail of destruction after Spanish floods

At least 95 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain

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Ohtani-mania sweeps LA as Dodgers go on to win World Series

Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers Stadium

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Valencia floods aftermath 'like a disaster movie'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller reports from the scene of Spanish flooding where cars are piled up.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3AaLErV

How Trump Exploits Divisions Among Black and Latino Voters

By Jennifer Medina from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3AmfWrF

A Conservative Case Against Trump

By Bret Stephens from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3AmALTL

Watch: Moment US ballot box found in middle of road

A sealed bin and bag of ballots fell out of an election worker's truck and were later found by a passing car.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3NI5tKh

Hezbollah announces Naim Qassem as new leader

Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah and heir apparent Hashem Safieddine were killed in recent weeks.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/48mzitn

TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/40sUdcl

Jeff Bezos Defends Decision to End Washington Post Endorsements

By Katie Robertson and Benjamin Mullin from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3C6XROY

Gerard Depardieu asks for delay to sex assault trial

Two women have accused the actor of sexual assault on the set of 2021 film Les Volets Verts.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3BZtObM

Far-Right Figures Escalate Talk of Retribution and Election Subversion

By Charles Homans and Alexandra Berzon from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3AcrAW3

World way off target in tackling climate change - UN

The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than ever

from BBC News https://bbc.in/40rmJep

Moment singer swears on live TV during US anthem

Loomis has apologised for the incident, calling it a "mishap" in an Instagram video.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YpYdaE

Hear a Chopin Waltz Unearthed After Nearly 200 Years

By Javier C. Hernández from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3ArcHz3

Dozens injured after truck hits bus stop in central Israel

Dozens of people are being treated for injuries, Israel's emergency services say.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4e0w3sB

Papal summit ends with call for leadership roles for women

The synod was the end of a four-year consultation aimed at gauging the views of Catholics.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YiSpzT

Strikes on Tehran another big escalation - Jeremy Bowen

Israel has launched air strikes on Iran, with blasts heard in the capital Tehran.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Unb2kZ

Why Did Israel Attack Iran?

By Matthew Mpoke Bigg from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3UqIfMt

The Personal Plea Phil Lesh Made Every Time He Took the Stage

By Marc Tracy from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/4fhskb3

Ketchup in space: 'You gotta squirt it out'

Nasa's Matthew Dominick demonstrates how astronauts eat ketchup aboard the International Space Station.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3C0xES4

Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math

By Siobhan Roberts from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/4hmvWuc