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UN observers wounded by shelling in southern Lebanon

It comes as tensions along the unofficial border between Israel and Lebanon intensified in recent days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FcpXS5D via IFTTT

Battle to run Istanbul becomes key to Turkey's future

Millions of Turks are voting, and President Erdogan hopes to regain control of Turkey's biggest city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tVPaJwu via IFTTT

Lost Marvin Gaye music resurfaces in Belgium

The tapes have lain hidden in Ostend for 40 years. But a legal fight is brewing over who owns them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QBoAORH via IFTTT

Lizzo says she 'quits' after 'lies' against her

The pop star said she was tired of being ridiculed for her looks and character in an Instagram post. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fmnKdGe via IFTTT

Trump pushes legal challenges in two cases

Mr Trump's legal team want a district attorney removed in one case and a gag order limited in another. from BBC News https://ift.tt/noh18z9 via IFTTT

Stay! Germany denies reports of sausage dog ban

The government moves to reassure dachshund fans after a petition was launched against a draft law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sV3BYeE via IFTTT

Oppenheimer arrives in Japan - so what do they think?

The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil spoke with Hiroshima residents who saw the film for the first time today. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NE8Hupm via IFTTT

Watch: Forensics inspect scene of South Africa bus crash

The only survivor is an eight-year-old girl that has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d0iTHBy via IFTTT

Former FBI diver explains risks of Baltimore recovery

Divers recovered two bodies in the aftermath of the bridge collapse and will return when debris has been cleared. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ydNPaE via IFTTT

Aussie Rules football denies it has a cocaine problem

An MP accused the Australian Football League of helping players avoid detection by faking injuries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jDVNs1c via IFTTT

BBC business newsSupply chain fears after Baltimore bridge crash

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday, spanned the ninth-busiest port in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J2qejTZ via IFTTT

Donald Trump media firm soars in stock market debut

The long awaited moment hands the former president a stake worth more than $4bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6ZzQKx1 via IFTTT

Debunking the false Moscow attack claims

BBC Verify examines how the campaign to blame Kyiv unfolded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uztiRsa via IFTTT

Rosenberg: As Russia mourns, how will Putin react to concert attack?

More than 130 people were killed when gunmen entered a packed Moscow venue and opened fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DARH8gr via IFTTT

BBC business newsAirbus confirms interest in Spirit Aerosystems

Spirit is one of Northern Ireland's largest manufacturing businesses, with more than 3,000 employees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cx6ReKb via IFTTT

Ukrainian soldiers film dangerous frontline mission

A BBC documentary follows soldiers on their mission to protect Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ykxq6tm via IFTTT

Bullets, a crush and panic: Moscow concert that became a massacre

People initially thought they heard firecrackers, but they soon realised they were under attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vyceEF4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsTriple lock for pensions to be in Tory manifesto

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xoJh3X0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsChancellor to be quizzed after inflation hits lowest level in over two years

Jeremy Hunt is back in the red seat after sharing the last Budget before the general election from BBC News https://ift.tt/3odq6N8 via IFTTT

Abductors release more than 280 Nigerian pupils

Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-western Nigeria seizing children as young as eight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gkrO0DG via IFTTT

Moscow attack: 'The first thing you notice is the smell'

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg visits the Moscow concert hall where more than 100 were people were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Z4keSD via IFTTT

First J-Pop, then K-Pop - could I-Pop be next?

Ri, Zo, Sim, and Suchi are members of India's first mainstream girl group in over 20 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y8c5C9E via IFTTT

BBC business newsWet weather dampens February shop sales

Shoppers splashed out on clothing. but this was offset by falling food and fuel sales in the month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uyorn4C via IFTTT

Freed prisoner takes on Senegal's heir apparent

Their rivalry underpins a big divide in the nation, regarded as a beacon of West African democracy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7p2mXQU via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK borrowing higher than expected in February

Borrowing was £8.4bn after higher benefits payments, including cost-of-living support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RgwFpJf via IFTTT

Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant

In a livestream on X, the patient explained that he was using a device in his brain to move the cursor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hWkPgmw via IFTTT

Newly discovered beetle almost mistaken for bird poo

An Australian researcher spotted the white furry bug by chance while camping within rainforest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cdYTjXs via IFTTT

Watch US soldiers parachute onto polar landscape

The military exercise named Arctic Shock is part of cold-weather field training with the Norwegian Army. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jcp3Blk via IFTTT

The US Navy's relentless battle against Houthi attacks

The BBC gets rare access to a US aircraft carrier trying to protect merchant vessels in the Red Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dhAeRCM via IFTTT

BBC business newsNvidia unveils latest artificial intelligence chip

The firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pDhbKPf via IFTTT

Pakistan accused of killings in Afghan air strikes

The Taliban accuses Pakistan of killing eight women and children after an attack killed Pakistani troops. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AYecThk via IFTTT

Why Putin's fifth term as Russian leader was never in doubt

Despite the guaranteed result, the Kremlin has been keen to make the election appear legitimate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pErAVaU via IFTTT

Fans thrilled as Ed Sheeran sings in Punjabi

The star teamed up with Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh at his concert in Mumbai, delighting the crowd. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a0XjOJp via IFTTT

Czechs struggle to contain surge of whooping cough

Prague's elderly mayor coughs and splutters during a public meeting as authorities battle increase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OvCrI8o via IFTTT

Russia's Vladimir Putin seeks fifth term in tightly-controlled election

The vote, weeks after opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death, is expected to keep Putin in office until at least 2030. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YErDxmG via IFTTT

BBC business news'Good progress' on M25 as Monday rush hour looms

The unprecedented daytime closure affects one of the country's busiest stretches of motorway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zED15O6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsSainsbury's deliveries cancelled due to tech issues

The supermarket says some stores are affected and most deliveries today will be cancelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/16rkyqL via IFTTT

Where Donald Trump's four trials stand after more delays

Will the former president stand trial before the presidential election? It's looking less and less likely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uNlQiTv via IFTTT

Was this the week Israel and Hezbollah drew closer to war?

Israel may be fighting in Gaza, but fear remains a war with Hezbollah could turn the conflict into something even deadlier. from BBC News https://ift.tt/esnMa5B via IFTTT

Russians begin voting in election Putin is bound to win

Despite the guaranteed result, the Kremlin is keen to make the election appear legitimate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WM73yYa via IFTTT

Brosnan pleads guilty to national park trespassing

The James Bond star admitted to entering Yellowstone National Park's off-limits acidic hot springs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Xma3AB via IFTTT

Japan courts again say same-sex marriage ban is illegal

LGBT+ activists hail the legal win but say real reform is still up to a conservative legislature. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ysOwcR via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow Malaysia Airlines came back from twin tragedies

Despite the MH370 and MH17 disasters, Malaysia's national carrier is still flying a decade on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gleGWjm via IFTTT

BBC business newsAI weapons scanner backtracks on UK testing claims

Evolv Technology has been asked to change claims its technology has been tested by the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FImCTOE via IFTTT

Three Egyptian Coptic monks killed in South Africa

An Egyptian suspect has been arrested as police try to determine a motive for the stabbings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FZOIVih via IFTTT

BBC business newsMore than a fifth of adults not looking for work

The UK's economic inactivity rate was 21.8% from November to January, official figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GgaVMxK via IFTTT

China says Philippines ignored South China Sea deal

Philippine President Marcos says Manila did not reject the deal, which he called "questionable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/PjWsno6 via IFTTT

Andrew Tate arrested in Romania on UK warrant

Andrew Tate and his brother "categorically reject" the sexual offence charges they are accused of. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TxuBgab via IFTTT

BBC business newsWarning pet owners overpaying for medicine

The competition watchdog said that pet owners struggle to access information such as price lists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nfrK2qH via IFTTT

First Gaza aid ship sets off from Cyprus

The charity ship Open Arms is to deliver 200 tonnes of food to the Strip as part of a new aid corridor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8V6AiUM via IFTTT

West Bank violence: 'My child's destiny was to get killed'

Amr Najjar is one of more than 100 Palestinian children killed in the West Bank since 7 October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NSxiBDP via IFTTT

BBC business news‘I was tricked into buying a holiday caravan as a full-time home’

Residents were falsely promised they could live in mobile homes all year round on holiday parks, BBC finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X0iOByf via IFTTT

Gaza aid ship yet to leave Cyprus

The Spanish vessel was expected to sail on Sunday, but Monday morning it was still docked in Larnaca. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3cmMDU0 via IFTTT

Herzog's visit to Holocaust Museum sparks protests

Demonstrators have thrown fireworks and eggs at riot police in protest of his visit, Dutch media says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cpsBeV1 via IFTTT

Saudi oil giant sees sharp fall in profits

Saudi Aramco is boosting its pay-out to shareholders despite a 25% fall in profits last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MgpBuZa via IFTTT

BBC business newsSaudi oil giant sees sharp fall in profits

Saudi Aramco is boosting its pay-out to shareholders despite a 25% fall in profits last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MgpBuZa via IFTTT

Portugal votes as far right seeks kingmaker role

Neither the governing Socialists nor conservatives may win outright, boosting the populists' power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QHPjtWd via IFTTT

Clear 'no' for Irish referendums - Varadkar

Counting continues but early indications show significant 'no' votes for both questions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5lVfgpA via IFTTT

Nigeria pauses controversial expatriate tax

The levy, imposed last week, has been met with widespread condemnation from the private sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8G1Uzk via IFTTT

At least 28 Nigerian schoolchildren escape captors

Nigeria continues to search for nearly 300 schoolchildren taken in the northern town of Kuriga. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wKT9phO via IFTTT

BBC business newsWatch: United Airlines plane loses tyre during take-off

The Tokyo-bound Boeing-777 was diverted to Los Angeles, where it made a safe emergency landing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ueqViSJ via IFTTT

Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

Dragon Ball is one of the most influential and best-selling Japanese comics of all time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RMnPo3r via IFTTT

BBC business newsSexism in City still 'shocking', report finds

MPs say efforts to tackle sex harassment and bullying against women at work is moving at a "snail's pace". from BBC News https://ift.tt/GVoEibu via IFTTT

Jokes and jabs at his rival - Biden goes on the attack

Facing low approval ratings and concerns about his age, the US president made a case for his re-election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GDwFv7U via IFTTT

BBC business newsJeremy Hunt cuts National Insurance and extends child benefit in Budget

He freezes alcohol and fuel duty, and increases taxes on vaping - but Keir Starmer calls it a "last desperate act". from BBC News https://ift.tt/1cCbxGW via IFTTT

Watch US plane airdropping meals into Gaza

In a joint operation with Jordan, 60 bundles containing over 36,000 meals were dropped into the territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vb5UKVm via IFTTT

Transparency tool launched by BBC Verify

BBC Verify has introduced a new feature to show audiences how we know what we know. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ugtlE9U via IFTTT

BBC business newsHunt expected to cut National Insurance by another 2p in Budget

It would mean the main rate for employees falling from 10% to 8% - which could save the average worker around £450 a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lsMraIW via IFTTT

Swift urges fans to vote but silent on Biden support

The singer tells her 282 million followers to "make a plan to vote" on Super Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3fU5shJ via IFTTT

Killer whale v shark: Solo orca eats great white

A solitary killer whale, or orca, has been filmed hunting and killing a great white shark in an "astonishing" attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WZ283sL via IFTTT

BBC business news'I'd heard the big, bad, scary conversation about AI'

The women enrolling on artificial intelligence training courses to boost their job prospects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J80Fc17 via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhen is the Budget and what will it mean for my money?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will set out the government's tax and spending plans in the spring Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2LrbFdo via IFTTT

BBC business newsCatalonia's farmers demand more help over drought

As Spain continues to be blighted by a lack of rain, farmers want more government assistance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4oLIgqN via IFTTT

Tesla factory expansion plan sparks treetop protest

Environmentalists in Germany have occupied part of a forest earmarked for clearance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zx8R3Sn via IFTTT

BBC business newsI will only cut taxes in responsible way - Hunt

The chancellor tells the BBC he hopes to show a path towards lower taxes in Wednesday's Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wXHbAoN via IFTTT

Tributes as Nigerian actor Mr Ibu dies aged 62

John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, was loved for his comic roles in a career spanning more than two decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r1Hh3nb via IFTTT

Norway king flies home after Malaysia hospital stay

King Harald, 87, was fitted with a pacemaker after falling ill whilst on holiday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/laZhqAk via IFTTT

Republicans, rescues and wrestling: Photos of the week

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/paE9jAo via IFTTT

Scores of cars on fire in junkyard blaze

Firefighters tackled the blaze at the Grand Prairie junkyard, and no injuries were reported. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vmJDd4K via IFTTT

UN chief urges probe into deadly Gaza aid convoy incident

At least 117 people were killed on Thursday as crowds gathered round aid lorries in Gaza City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WaLHohU via IFTTT

BBC business newsAll you need to know about Friday's train strikes

LNER and Northern train drivers, plus London Overground staff, are all set to stage walkouts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z7hTl0t via IFTTT

People begin to gather for Alexei Navalny's funeral

The activist's wife says she does not know if the funeral in Moscow will be peaceful or if arrests will be made. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ep6riUd via IFTTT

Power cut to Ghana’s parliament over $1.8m debt

The outage interrupted a debate on the president's State of the Nation speech before a generator kicked in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/59yN1dj via IFTTT