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Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DuwXh9J

Tanzanian activist blocked from Instagram after mobilising election protests

Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi's social media accounts for violating their policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TfQYEbM

Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released

The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fZh2ySx

'The apprehension is palpable': Minnesota's Somali community braces for immigration crackdown

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U95Tf6Z

Watch: Newly released video shows Jeffrey Epstein's private island home

Democrats released a new tranche of materials obtained through a subpoena to the US Virgin Islands, where the residence is located. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dmJk4LE

Steve Rosenberg: Putin showing no signs of compromise

The BBC's Russia Editor shares his analysis after five hours of peace talks between the Russians and the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H326iMb

Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?

The world-first law aims to reduce the risks children face online, but critics fear it may not work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9twKOs7

Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit

Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZTnMV1q

Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence

A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C32VksL

'Hung by my wrists and beaten': Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity

Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was freed in September, tells the BBC that her two years in captivity left her physically and mentally scarred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EXgBbq1

Four dead in Russian attack as diplomatic efforts to end war continue

As US negotiating teams continue to hold talks with Moscow and Kyiv, Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WKaHlgv

More than 120,000 home cameras hacked for 'sexploitation' footage

The cameras were located in private homes, karaoke rooms, a Pilates studio and a gynaecologist's clinic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/apZwIuj