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- 5554 - The Happy Pod: Punching a crocodile to save her sister
We hear from Georgia Laurie on the 'superhero move' to save her twin sister from a crocodile that's earned her a bravery award from King Charles. Her sister Melissa tells us how Georgia's singing helped her fight for her life. Also: Bringing the joy of Irish dancing to a global stage -- the Gardiner Brothers, Michael and Matthew, talk about their rise to social media fame. We go to Thailand to find out what happens if you let children take control of their school. Sven the heartbroken reindeer finds new love after generous donors helped pay for a new stable mate. Why Stevie Wonder wanted to become a citizen of Ghana. And the girls football team who went from losing every game to winning their local cup -- beating a boys team five divisions above them. Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world.
Sat, 18 May 2024 - 5553 - Israel's army says the bodies of three hostages have been recovered from GazaFri, 17 May 2024
- 5552 - Israel tells UN court claims of genocide are distortion of facts
Israel tells UN's highest court, the ICJ, that accusations of genocide in Gaza are a distortion of facts as it defends its military campaign. US confirms first Gaza aid trucks arrive via pier. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili on the controversial 'foreign agent' law. French police shoot dead man who set fire to a synagogue. The row in Australia over an unflattering portrait of the country's richest woman. And scientists say they've solved the mystery of how dozens of pyramids were built in Egypt.
Fri, 17 May 2024 - 5551 - The US again urges Israel to allow humanitarian access into Gaza
The US State Department wants Israel to provide sustained humanitarian access to both southern and northern Gaza. Also, the European Union begins a formal investigation into allegations that Facebook and Instagram are failing to protect the safety of children, and India's most famous footballer announces his retirement.
Thu, 16 May 2024 - 5550 - China rolls out red carpet for Putin
Putin vows China will "always be a good friend to Russia"- at the start of a two day visit to Beijing. Since the invasion of Ukraine, Putin has relied on Xi Jinping's support in the face of Western sanctions.
Also: Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in a serious condition in hospital after an assassination attempt, widespread floods in southern Brazil cause Olympic hopefuls to give up on their dream, and could English Premier League football scrap VAR?
The day’s top stories from BBC News. Presented by Jannat Jalil.
Thu, 16 May 2024 - 5549 - Slovak PM Robert Fico is in a critical condition after assassination attempt
The attack happened in Handlova as the Slovak prime minister greeted people in front of a community centre where a government meeting had been held. Also: Biden and Trump agree to participate in two televised presidential debates in June and September, and a photography collection belonging to the British singer Elton John is going on display in London.
Thu, 16 May 2024 - 5548 - Ukraine war: Zelensky cancels upcoming foreign trips
Announcement comes as Russian forces mount an offensive in the northern Kharkiv region. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces an extra $2 billion in foreign military financing to Ukraine. Also: Reports from Slovakia say the Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has been shot and taken to hospital following a cabinet meeting. A new study suggests millions of middle aged people may mistakenly think they're not obese because of the way they calculate their body fat, and American music legend Stevie Wonder is granted Ghanaian citizenship.
Wed, 15 May 2024 - 5547 - Protests continue after Georgia parliament approves controversial 'foreign agent' law
Opponents say Georgia's 'foreign agent' legislation will stifle democracy and are calling for the government to step down. The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, says America will remain alongside Ukraine until its security is guaranteed. President Biden introduces new tariffs on imports from China.
Also on the programme: a new study has found that the summer of 2023 was the warmest in the northern hemisphere in 2000 years. Two prison officers have been killed in northern France, as an inmate was freed by a heavily armed gang while he was being transported back to jail. Voters in the EU take part in European parliament elections next month - our correspondent hears from people in the German city of Hamburg.
Flooding in southern Brazil worsens after three more days of heavy rain. Canada's first ever winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature Alice Munro has died at the age of 92. Meryl Streep receives an honorary Palme D'Or at the opening ceremony of this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Tue, 14 May 2024 - 5546 - Blinken: US weapons funding will help Ukraine fight Russia
The US Secretary of State -- on a visit to Kyiv -- has said a new American weapons package will make a real difference to Ukraine's hard-pressed army. Also: Parliament in Georgia approves a contentious new law that will force civil society groups and media organisations to declare foreign funding. A Thai activist, who was detained for insulting the monarchy, has died in prison after a long hunger strike. And how a British woman saved her twin sister from a crocodile attack.
Tue, 14 May 2024 - 5545 - Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen testifies at former president's criminal trial
Mr Cohen told the court he conspired to bury stories harmful to Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign. Villagers close to Ukraine's north eastern border with Russia are moved away from their homes as Ukraine's military fights to contain recent Russian incursions. In Israel, fighting continues in parts of Gaza with clashes reported around Rafah. A big search and rescue operation is underway in Afghanistan after heavy rains cause flash flooding in the north. A former Kazakh economy minister is jailed for murdering his wife. A minute's silence is held in South Africa to mark one week since 30 people died when a building collapsed. A group of international politicians, named in the trial of the imprisoned democracy activist Jimmy Lai offer to testify as witnesses. A high court in Germany upholds a ruling that the intelligence services can investigate the far-right AfD party as a 'suspected extremist' organisation. One of Europe's most wanted people-smugglers -- nicknamed "The Scorpion" -- has been arrested in Iraq. And, Rome's Opera House stages a sleepover for 130 children. Top news and analysis from our correspondents around the world.
Mon, 13 May 2024 - 5544 - Riot police face off against protesters in TbilisiMon, 13 May 2024
- 5543 - Russian reshuffle: Putin replaces defence minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin is replacing his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister. Mr Shoigu, who has played a key role in the war in Ukraine, is to be appointed the head of Russia's Security Council. Also: The government crackdown on dissent in Tunisia, and the geologist who claims to have solved the mystery of where the Mona Lisa was painted.
Sun, 12 May 2024 - 5542 - EU condemns Israel’s Rafah evacuation ordersSun, 12 May 2024
- 5541 - The Happy Pod: From pollution to paradise
The volunteers restoring the beautiful beaches of Bali and beyond by clearing plastic pollution from Indonesia's rivers, and upcycling it into chairs. The profits are used to fund more river clean ups. The deaf toddler who has near normal hearing after groundbreaking gene therapy. Why are hundreds of sea lions gathering at Pier 39 in San Francisco? After seagull boy, we bring you lion girl - the five year old whose amazing lion roar has been viewed millions of times. We chat to two old friends who reconnected -- and then studied why old friends find it hard to reconnect. And we meet the football fan who moved to a new country to support his team in the English Premier League.
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world.
Sat, 11 May 2024 - 5540 - UN assembly urges Palestine membership after voteSat, 11 May 2024
- 5539 - Ukraine war: Russia launches 'surprise' attack
President Zelenskyy says a fierce battle is underway and people are being evacuated in the Kharkiv region. Also: tensions grow between the US and Israel over the war in Gaza and Israel's offensive on Rafah, the BBC tracks down one of Europe's biggest people smugglers, and is there a future for the African penguin?
Fri, 10 May 2024 - 5538 - Netanyahu defiant after US threat to stop weapons
The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will "stand alone" and "fight with its fingernails", after the US warned it could halt arms shipments if Israel ordered a full-scale invasion of Rafah in Gaza. Also: Israel heads to Eurovision final despite protests; and the tech company Apple faces a backlash over the destruction of musical instruments and books in an iPad advert.
Fri, 10 May 2024 - 5537 - Genocide warning in Darfur
The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan are facing allegations of war crimes and genocide in West Darfur. The New York-based Human Rights Watch says the leaders of the RSF and its Arab allies should be sanctioned for deliberately targeting non-Arab communities. It says the international community has failed to respond to the scale of the crisis in Sudan. Also: Saudi Arabia is accused of using lethal force to clear land for a futuristic desert city, why Russia is opening an embassy in Sierra Leone - after more than three decades, Japan announces expansion of whale hunting, a supplier to the aircraft manufacturer Boeing says major parts left its factory with serious defects, and a trial to send a former Paralympian into orbit.
Thu, 09 May 2024 - 5536 - US to halt more arms supplies if Israel invades RafahThu, 09 May 2024
- 5535 - Oceans suffer from record breaking year of heat
Sea temperatures broke records every day over the past year, hitting marine life hard and driving a new wave of coral bleaching. China's President Xi Jinping visits Serbia. A BBC investigation uncovers clear ties between members of Germany's AfD party, and former neo-Nazi networks. Russia's last Eurovision contestant says she won't stop protesting against the war in Ukraine. And how a peanut and milk allergy trial is transforming lives.
Wed, 08 May 2024 - 5534 - Tense exchanges as Trump lawyer spars with Stormy DanielsWed, 08 May 2024
- 5533 - Ukraine says it's stopped sophisticated assassination plot against President Zelensky
It says the plot involved recruiting military officers who would abduct Mr Zelensky and then murder him. The assassinations, according to the statement, were to be timed for President Putin's inauguration, as a present. President Putin has now been sworn in for a fifth term. Humanitarian agencies say the closure of the two main crossings into southern Gaza is making it almost impossible to deliver aid, as Israel continues its offensive against Hamas. Rescuers in South Africa have made contact with some of the construction workers trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building. How AI is helping to identify victims of the Holocaust, and how major music artists are turning their attention to India.
Tue, 07 May 2024 - 5532 - Israel hits Rafah as Gaza ceasefire deal hangs in balance
Hamas said on Monday it had approved a ceasefire proposal put forward over the weekend. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he could not agree to the proposal - but is willing to negotiate. Meanwhile, the Israeli military is conducting what it called "targeted strikes" against Hamas in eastern Rafah. On Monday morning, Israel urged 100,000 Palestinians to leave eastern Rafah ahead of a "limited" military operation. Also: Russia announces drills involving tactical nuclear weapons near Ukraine, and authorities in South Africa search for survivors trapped in a collapsed building.
Mon, 06 May 2024 - 5531 - Israel urges Gazans to leave eastern Rafah
The evacuation comes ahead of an offensive in a region where more than 1.4 million people are sheltering. The Israeli military says the operation will be carried out with "limited scope". A senior Hamas official has described the move as a "dangerous escalation that will have consequences". Talks aimed at securing a ceasefire deal and the release of Israeli hostages have stalled. Also: China's President, Xi Jinping, is in France on the first stop of a tour of Europe. Combat veterans in Ukraine say the method of conscription should change. The people of Chad are voting for a new president after three years of military rule. Meanwhile, Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, speaks for the first time to the BBC and defends his radical austerity plans. Mexican surfers pay tribute to three tourists from Australia and America whose bodies were found in a well, after they went missing on holiday. And correcting a music myth about Mama Cass Elliott. Top news and analysis from around the world.
Mon, 06 May 2024 - 5530 - Al Jazeera office raided as Israel shuts down channelSun, 05 May 2024
- 5529 - Landslides and massive flooding kill nearly 60 in BrazilSat, 04 May 2024
- 5528 - The Happy Pod: Puss in the post
This week, the adventures of Galena the cat who ended up hundreds of kilometres from home after climbing into a box. Also: How a stick on patch can vaccinate children against measles and rubella -- without the need for doctors or nurses. And video-calling isn't just for people, it's for parrots too. The happiest stories in the world - our weekly collection.
Sat, 04 May 2024 - 5527 - Three people are arrested over Sikh activist's killing in Canada
Police say they've been charged in connection with the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar last June. Also, the Kenyan president issues a warning that a powerful cyclone could be about to hit coastal areas, and Spain's government announces a national prize for bullfighting is to be abolished over concerns about animal welfare.
Fri, 03 May 2024 - 5526 - UN warns of catastrophe in Darfur
More than a million on the brink of famine as fighting intensifies around the city of Al-Fashir. A senior UN official tells the BBC there's been a breakdown in the rule of law, a spate of arbitrary killings -- and the burning of entire villages. Also: Turkey bans all trade with Israel -- and Italians face the end of puppy yoga.
Fri, 03 May 2024 - 5525 - Biden calls for order after police clear UCLA Gaza protest camp
The US President Joe Biden has urged pro-Palestinian protesters on university campuses to uphold the rule of law. Police have detained more than 2,000 people nationwide in the past fortnight at college rallies and protest camps. Also: Russia blamed for GPS interference affecting flights in Europe, and a wounded orangutan in Indonesia is seen using a plant as medicine.
Fri, 03 May 2024 - 5524 - US riot police break up Gaza protest at UCLA campusThu, 02 May 2024
- 5523 - Georgia rocked by clashes over 'Russian-inspired' bill
Riot police in Tbilisi fired tear gas and water cannon into crowds protesting against a law seen by the opposition as targeting media freedoms. The protestors also say that they are concerned about the future of the country - whether it will be closer to Russia or the EU. Also: US universities are gripped by protests over the war in Gaza, and can you be a cage fighter if you hate fighting?
Thu, 02 May 2024 - 5522 - Rival protestors clash at Los Angeles university
UCLA is the latest US university campus to be hit by clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and their opponents. The American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken pushes to get more aid into Gaza, while urging Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal. Why are women footballers more likely to get injured during their periods? And remembering Paul Auster, the American author who's died at the age of 77.
Wed, 01 May 2024 - 5521 - Donald Trump facing jail if he breaks trial gagging order again
The judge at the hush money trial in New York fined the former US president and warned him to stop making public statements about witnesses and jurors. Also: Colombian military loses millions of bullets; in the world of gaming, Manchester City's footballer Erling Haaland morphs into the Barbarian King in the Clash of the Clans.
Wed, 01 May 2024 - 5520 - Netanyahu: Israel will carry out Rafah offensive with or without deal
The Israeli PM Netanyahu says war won’t stop until the goal of defeating Hamas was achieved. Also: reports from Mali say senior figure in the Islamic State group in Africa has been killed. A leaked document obtained by the BBC says a teenager found dead during anti-government protests in Iran was sexually assaulted and killed by men working for security forces. The authorities had claimed Nika Shakarami took her own life. In The Gambia - a study has found that a stick-on measles vaccine patch could be an effective alternative to injections. And, a fascinating insight into the final hours of the philosopher Plato.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 5519 - US and UK calling on Hamas to accept Israel's new ceasefire offerTue, 30 Apr 2024
- 5518 - US urges Hamas to accept Israel ceasefire offer
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has urged Hamas to accept what he has called Israel's "extraordinarily generous" ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Also: Following five days of speculation and corruption allegations against his wife, the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, says he will not resign. Meanwhile in Scotland First Minister Humza Yousaf has decided to step down. Cleanup and rescue operations continue in the US state of Oklahoma after deadly tornadoes. And the daily pain and suffering of working as a journalist in Gaza. Top news and analysis from around the world.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 5517 - Russian attacks force Ukrainian troops to retreat
Ukraine's commander-in-chief says his troops have fallen back to new positions west of three villages where Russia has concentrated significant forces. Also: Divisions emerge in the Israeli government with ministers at odds about a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal, and we hear who has won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 - 5516 - South Africa marks 3 decades since end of apartheid
President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to those who helped bring white minority rule to an end, but acknowledges the challenges still faced by his country. Also: Hamas releases a video showing the first proof of life of two more hostages held in Gaza, and the passenger aged 101 who was classed as being just 1 year old by an airline.
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 - 5515 - The Happy Pod: Tutus and triumphSat, 27 Apr 2024
- 5514 - US announces air defence boost for Ukraine
The $6bn package comes days after a huge military aid bill was approved in Washington. Also: UN investigators have dismissed or suspended cases against four UNRWA employees accused of involvement in the October 7th Hamas-led attacks because of a lack of evidence from Israel, and King Charles is to start returning to public duties in Britain after reacting positively to treatment for cancer.
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 5513 - Xi Jinping says US and China should be partners, not rivals
The Chinese leader tells the visiting US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, they should work together. Mr Blinken says he raised concerns about China's support for Russia in its war against Ukraine. Also: Britain begins tests of the first personalised vaccine for melanoma skin cancer -- based on the mRNA technology used in Covid jabs. And how talking to Twain the humpback whale could help us communicate with aliens from outer space.
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 5512 - US Supreme Court hears Trump immunity case
Donald Trump argues he can't be indicted under the constitution for actions while he was in office. The ruling will determine whether the former President should face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Also: New York's top court overturns one of Harvey Weinstein's rape convictions -- but the disgraced Hollywood producer will remain in jail, and the British synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys are back with a new album.
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 5511 - Burkina Faso army kills 223 villagers in revenge attack
Human Rights Watch report says children were among those killed in what it calls one of the worst army abuse incidents in Burkina Faso in nearly a decade. Also: The US Secretary of State is in Beijing as the world's largest economies try to mend their relationship - will it work? We hear mixed reactions to a new tourist tax in Venice, and how did the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret club in Paris lose the sails of its windmill?
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 5510 - Violence spreads at US universities over pro-Palestinian protests
US House speaker confronts students, calling the protests anti-Semitic and demanding they stop, while protesters fear loss of free speech. After six months of conflict in Gaza, we look at the impact on the Israeli and West Bank economies. Also: President Zelensky welcomes the long-awaited US aid package to Ukraine. We ask how likely it is to change events on the ground. Portugal's surprise mea culpa as it says it wants to take full responsibility for its involvement in the slave trade, and how easy is it to reconnect with old friends?
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 5509 - Taiwan and Ukraine on agenda as Blinken visits ChinaWed, 24 Apr 2024
- 5508 - Prosecutors ask judge to punish Trump for violating trial gag orderWed, 24 Apr 2024
- 5507 - UK - Rwanda bill: Will it deter small boat crossings?
Migrants to be sent abroad for asylum processing. Ministers say the legislation will deter small boat crossings. Father begins legal action against BP over son's cancer death in Iraq. Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space. Elon Musk Sydney church stabbing video row. The US state that wants to fine homeless sleepers. UK woman races topless in the London marathon to show her mastectomy scars. Shakespeare a man of words and numbers.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 5506 - Trump accused of 'pure' election fraud in hush money trialTue, 23 Apr 2024
- 5505 - Israel's military intelligence chief resigns over 7 October attacksMon, 22 Apr 2024
- 5504 - Netanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on Israeli military
Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to the Netzah Yehuda battalion. Speaking on the eve of the Jewish holiday of Passover, the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, warned that attacks will be stepped up against Hamas in Gaza. Also: the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, says the new US package of military aid could help Ukraine turn the tide in the war against Russia, and tens of thousands of people took part in the London Marathon.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 5503 - US House approves crucial $61bn Ukraine aid package
The vote comes as Ukrainian troops face a weapons shortage, with Russia continuing its attacks. We get reaction and analysis from Washington and Kyiv, where President Zelensky says it will help his troops on the battlefield. The aid is worth billions of dollars, and the Kremlin doesn't like it. Also in this podcast covering the world's top news events: Iran's ayatollahs launch a new crackdown on women; a river disaster in central Africa; why people in the Canary Islands want tourists to stay away; the arts and housing complex in central London which has been covered in cloth; why China's swimmers failed drugs tests -- but were still allowed to enter the Olympics; and the major international organisation supporting women in tech runs out of cash and closes down.
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 - 5502 - The Happy Pod: Viral ballet boy back in the spotlightSat, 20 Apr 2024
- 5501 - Man sets himself ablaze outside Trump trial
Police say he dowsed himself in an accelerant after throwing pamphlets about conspiracy theories into the air. Also: Iran's muted response to a presumed Israeli drone attack on Friday raises hopes that tensions between the foes can be kept in check, and the American football star Jason Kelce says he's 'incredibly stupid' for losing his coveted superbowl ring...in a tank of chilli.
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 5500 - US calls for de-escalation in the Middle East after apparent Israeli strike on IranFri, 19 Apr 2024
- 5499 - Kenya's defence chief killed in helicopter crashFri, 19 Apr 2024
- 5498 - G7 ministers discuss Ukraine's appeal for weaponsThu, 18 Apr 2024
- 5497 - US Ukraine aid vote date agreed
The vote on the 95 billion dollar bill is set for Saturday and includes more military funding for Israel, as well as humanitarian aid for Gaza. Also: Israel says it will make its own decision amid calls for restraint in the wake of Iran's unprecedented attack at the weekend, and could 2 fossilised jawbones found in southern England be from the biggest marine reptile ever to have lived?
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 5496 - Russian missile attack on Chernihiv
President Zelensky calls for more air defences after a missile attack kills at least 14. He described the attack in Chernihiv, which destroyed an eight-story building and damaged a hospital, as Russian terror. Also: A BBC investigation uncovers the death of more than 50,000 Russians in the war, and a controversial emoji forces Apple to update its software. All this and more in the podcast with the top news stories from around the world - from the BBC World Service.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 5495 - UN says Israel still imposing unlawful restrictions on Gaza aidWed, 17 Apr 2024
- 5494 - Israel considers response to Iran's attackTue, 16 Apr 2024
- 5493 - Dozens of jurors ruled out as historic Trump trial beginsTue, 16 Apr 2024
- 5492 - A year of war in SudanMon, 15 Apr 2024
- 5491 - UN warns Middle East is on the brink of full-scale conflict
The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, was speaking at a Security Council emergency meeting on Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel. Also: Haiti's main political parties urge the outgoing prime minister, Ariel Henry, to speed up the installation of a new transitional council, and the teenager with a memory like an encyclopedia..
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 5490 - Iran-Israel crisis - how to stop escalation?
Israel says it intercepted vast majority of missiles and drones fired by Iran. Iran said the attack "achieved all its objectives". President Biden to discuss diplomatic response with other G7 leaders amid international calls for restraint. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting later.
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 5489 - Iran launches drones and missiles at IsraelSun, 14 Apr 2024
- 5488 - The Happy Pod: The Centenarian StargazerSat, 13 Apr 2024
- 5487 - Haiti moves toward a new governing councilFri, 12 Apr 2024
- 5486 - Sudan facing 'catastrophic' hunger crisis after a year of civil warFri, 12 Apr 2024
- 5485 - OJ Simpson dies of cancer
In what was dubbed the trial of the century, in 1994 he was accused of murdering Nicole Brown, and her friend. Also: The Colombian capital Bogota begins rationing water to millions because of a prolonged drought that has left reservoirs exhausted, and a Japanese astronaut is set to become the first non-American to set foot on the Moon during one of NASA's upcoming Artemis missions.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 5484 - A property developer in Vietnam is sentenced to death for defrauding a bankThu, 11 Apr 2024
- 5483 - 'No joy, only pain' as Gazans mark Eid
In Rafah in southern Gaza, prayers were held beside the ruins of al-Farouk mosque, destroyed in Israeli bombardments. Also: Israel cofirms the killing in Gaza of three sons of the Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, and the European Parliament approves sweeping new asylum rules aimed at transforming how refugees and migrants are processed.
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 5482 - Kazakhstan and Russia suffer worst floods in decadesWed, 10 Apr 2024
- 5481 - Arizona court revives 1864 abortion law
It joins more than 12 other states where abortions have been largely outlawed since the federal right to a termination was removed two years ago. Also: Gaza receives its largest airdrop of aid in six months, and the British scientist who gave his name to a subatomic particle -- the Higgs bosun -- has died at the age of 94.
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 5479 - North America awed by total solar eclipseTue, 09 Apr 2024
- 5478 - Myanmar junta recruits Rohingyas to fight rebelsMon, 08 Apr 2024
- 5477 - Israel reduces troop numbers in southern GazaMon, 08 Apr 2024
- 5476 - Thousands of Israelis rally to demand hostage deal
The protests in Israel came after the IDF recovered the body in Gaza of an abducted Israeli. Also: Slovakia's presidential election has been won by a nationalist who's sceptical of sending military aid to Ukraine, and fans from around the world flock to the village where the British popstar Harry Styles grew up.
Sun, 07 Apr 2024 - 5475 - The Happy Pod: Reindeer herder rescued from frozen wildernessSat, 06 Apr 2024
- 5474 - More calls for an independent inquiry into Gaza aid convoy deathsSat, 06 Apr 2024
- 5473 - The Israeli military sacks two officers after strikes on aid convoyFri, 05 Apr 2024
- 5472 - Biden to Netanyahu: Strikes on aid workers 'unacceptable'
Joe Biden says US support for Israel will depend on steps being taken to 'address civilian harm' and 'humanitarian suffering' in Gaza. Also: Peru's congress votes against impeaching President Dina Boluarte who's being investigated for corruption in a scandal over her Rolex watches, and we mark the 28th anniversary of the Lara Croft video game franchise.
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 5471 - Nato marks its 75th anniversary
Nato's Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, hails its success as Ukraine pleads for more missiles. Mr Stoltenberg stressed helping Ukraine is not in question. Also: Emergency workers in Taiwan say more than 600 people remain trapped after Wednesday's strong earthquake, and as veteran hard rockers Kiss sell off their back catalogue for $300 million we hear from co-founder Gene Simmons.
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 5470 - Israel accused of systematically targeting aid workers in Gaza
In a rare admission, Israel said its attack on a humanitarian convoy which killed seven aid workers was a tragic error that had occurred due to a misidentification. Also: The French parliament tries its hand at Britain's often raucous Prime Ministers Questions, and the dead politicians appearing on the campaign trail for this month's general election in India, thanks to AI.
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 5468 - Israel faces international anger after food aid truck tragedyWed, 03 Apr 2024
- 5466 - Iran vows revenge after suspected Israeli strike in Damascus
A senior Iranian commander was among at least seven killed in the attack on a consulate building in the Syrian capital. Israel has not commented. Also: Russia denies media reports that its agents are behind a mystery illness that's affected US diplomats, and warnings of exceptionally hot days for months to come in India.
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 5465 - Gaza hospital in ruins after two-week Israeli raid
Dozens of bodies found as Israeli forces withdraw from al-Shifa hospital. The Hamas-run health service says it's now completely out of service. Also: Turkey's opposition wins big in local elections on a night of heavy defeats for the party of President Erdogan. And hundreds of people turn out to mark the closure of an independent bookstore in Hong Kong.
Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 5464 - Turkish opposition claims victory in local electionsSun, 31 Mar 2024
- 5463 - Peruvian president's home raided in Rolex watches probeSun, 31 Mar 2024
- 5462 - The Happy Pod: The search for a mystery gift giverSat, 30 Mar 2024
- 5461 - Polish PM warns war is a real threat and Europe is not readySat, 30 Mar 2024
- 5460 - Dozens killed in South Africa bus crashFri, 29 Mar 2024
- 5459 - 'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried is jailed for 25 years for fraudFri, 29 Mar 2024
- 5458 - Philippines ups stakes in South China Sea disputeThu, 28 Mar 2024
- 5457 - Netanyahu backtracks on talks with US about Rafah
They were abruptly cancelled by the Israeli Prime Minister after Washington did not veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Also: UN investigators accuse the Burmese military of being behind an online hate campaign against the Rohingya minority ahead of a brutal crackdown in 2017, and Bruce Springsteen becomes the first international songwriter to be awarded a UK Ivors Academy Fellowship.
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 5456 - Thailand passes same-sex marriage bill
Thai parliament approves the marriage equality bill by a big majority. It still needs approval from the senate and royal endorsement to become law. Also: Investigators in the US recover the data recorder from the ship that destroyed a bridge in Baltimore, and a European firm which built a flying car has sold the technology to China.
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 5455 - Biden: Baltimore bridge collapse 'terrible accident'
The US president says the federal government will pay for the entire cost of repairs after a vessel lost power in one of America's busiest shipping lanes and hit the bridge. Also: After hearing rival arguments, US Supreme Court judges appear unlikely to limit access to a widely-used abortion drug; and why the future of Germany's beloved sausage dog could be under threat.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 5454 - Baltimore bridge collapseTue, 26 Mar 2024
- 5453 - UN passes 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire resolution
It's the first time the Security Council has called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas since the war began in October. Also: Donald Trump wins more time to post bond in his New York fraud case, but fails in his attempt to delay his criminal trial over alleged hush money payments, and the Oscar winning British actress Olivia Colman on why she would be paid much more if her name was Oliver.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 5452 - French President urges Russia not to exploit the Islamist attack in MoscowMon, 25 Mar 2024
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