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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://ift.tt/PqvEFIC

Counting gets under way in Irish election

An exit poll shows a three-way race between the largest parties Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hCM1UdT

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://ift.tt/ekHUMfZ

Israel warns against returning to 60 Lebanon villages

The warning comes as Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of breaking the fragile ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mnq102R

Crypto entrepreneur eats banana artwork bought for $6.2m

Justin Sun described Maurizio Cattelan's infamous 2019 work as "much better than other bananas". from BBC News https://ift.tt/mWGbklg

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://ift.tt/u6CRmX9

Chad cuts military agreement with France

The Central African nation cites "sovereignty" as it ends a years-long deal with its former colonial ruler. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K4gzb6f

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://ift.tt/moraiGJ

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://ift.tt/UaB0ZfL

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://ift.tt/voIMaAn

Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths

Police continue to investigate the deaths of six tourists in the tourist town of Vang Vieng. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pwujVxt

Russia expels British diplomat over espionage claims, media reports say

A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman says the ministry has also summoned the British ambassador. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ucTlEDs

Prosecutors demand 20-year jail sentence for husband in mass rape trial

Dominique Pelicot, 72, is facing the maximum sentence for rape in a case that has horrified France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P9LKjrI

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://ift.tt/j6u4bf7

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://ift.tt/mH8ZqT4

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HG6dfKW

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://ift.tt/NYpbX6d

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://ift.tt/2sigYDP

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://ift.tt/DLFtA9e

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://ift.tt/Bn6Uh20

France alarmed by disappearance of writer in Algeria

President Macron joins calls for information about Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, missing in Algiers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iavmjDS

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://ift.tt/KIj0tPy

Moment world's tallest woman and shortest woman meet

The pair shared afternoon tea in London in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eobLiBP

Fury at climate talks over ‘backsliding’ on fossil fuels

Countries are split at UN climate summit over funding and commitments to reducing fossil fuel use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6lLObw1

Milhouse voice actress retires from The Simpsons

Pamela Hayden also voiced Ned Flanders' sons Rod and Todd and school bully Jimbo Jones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XnMQpuw

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://ift.tt/jLYTm48

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/luE9TM6

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FR1l7fy

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://ift.tt/ntuiDcB

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://ift.tt/VPNrqfQ

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://ift.tt/mYs04Ic

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zJ9s6Kc

Musk rebuked after siding with Meloni on Italy's foreign migrant centres

There is increasing tension between Italy's ruling coalition and the judiciary over migrant centres. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DqTzGsh

Trump, Musk and new cabinet nominees celebrate at UFC

The President-elect was joined by Robert F Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/253CDqK

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/1mxbg8y

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://ift.tt/fnDYRxi

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://ift.tt/I8GbiCQ

S Africa's Mia le Roux pulls out of Miss Universe pageant

The 28-year-old made history as the country's first deaf representative at the beauty contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T7SbPwO

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YotBJxH

Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?

A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FgHzMye

Man suspected of supplying boats for people smuggling arrested

A Turkish man, 44, was detained at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k09LM3O

Moment MP leads haka to disrupt New Zealand parliament

Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the haka and ripped up a copy of a contentious bill being voted on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o5p2eSw

Donald Trump picks Elon Musk for new cost-cutting role

The billionaire will partner with biotech investor Vivek Ramaswamy to "dismantle" bureaucracy, Trump says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GX1UH6p

Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick

Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Py29uAx

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EatOjYx

'Man of his word': Jan 6 rioters expect Trump will keep pardon promise

Several Capitol riot defendants have asked for hearings to be delayed in anticipation of pardons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ZD7MxO

New Zealand PM says sorry for 'horrific' care home abuse

The apology comes after a report found 200,000 children and vulnerable adults were abused for decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mxwYfKP

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://ift.tt/dPynEJw

Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade huge drone attacks

Both countries say they shot down dozens of drones over their respective territories. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9AjazgK

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://ift.tt/rIKLgHO

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://ift.tt/f12eltA

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://ift.tt/grfvyAh

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://ift.tt/v9aVzSf

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://ift.tt/KYyM1b5

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://ift.tt/L5YEw80

Florida homeowner reveals state of 'hurricane-proof' home after storms ravaged state: 'So many people lost so much ...'

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Full Retirement Of Ticonderoga Cruisers On Hold, Trio To Remain In Service Into 2029

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Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eCbuYxg

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://ift.tt/Z63Uien

Space photo of the week: Hubble spies a 'cannonball galaxy' blasting through space

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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/92B7FbM

Suspect identified in brutal Montana wilderness killing

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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UnWKSfq

Valencia floods: 'There is just mud everywhere'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VX8qmvO