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Cyclists on phones face jail under Japan’s new laws https://ift.tt/V89crmy Riding under the influence is also now punishable with prison time.

Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power https://ift.tt/LZAXbeK President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party loses parliamentary majority in a shock defeat, early poll results show.

Boeing raises pay offer in bid to end seven-week strike https://ift.tt/vAcoNhR The union representing more than 30,000 striking workers endorsed the offer and will hold a ballot on Monday.

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists https://ift.tt/EJnXuDI Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

'Why I spent my university fees on Somali TikTok battles' https://ift.tt/Rxhu1By Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.

Argentina's Milei fires foreign minister for opposing US embargo on Cuba https://ift.tt/K8SpMQT President Javier Milei fires Diana Mondino after Argentina backs lifting the US economic embargo on Cuba at the UN.

Why female entrepreneurs are key to getting more women to work https://ift.tt/0cmv4Nk A study highlights how promoting female entrepreneurship can greatly enhance women's workforce participation.

Culture clashes grow among Beirut's displaced people https://ift.tt/rwFjtPG An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital.

Watch: China spacecraft launches in mission to space station https://ift.tt/OfxW8bH The Shenzhou 19 spacecraft is taking three taikonauts to China's space station, Tiangong.

We asked Puerto Ricans about 'island of garbage' joke. Here's what they said https://ift.tt/5frDFHP Puerto Ricans have said the joke Tony Hinchcliffe made at Trump’s Sunday rally was “disrespectful” and “racist”.

Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley https://ift.tt/gJ9D5WI And 58 were wounded in the Bekaa Valley, with rescue efforts under way, the Lebanese health ministry said.

Researcher finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accident https://ift.tt/Ad1WKOF The city is the size of Edinburgh and among the largest Mayan sites in ancient Latin America.

Children saved from car stuck in path of oncoming train https://ift.tt/pHCqGWI Two children were pulled from a back seat only moments before the vehicle was hit by a train in Redlands, California.

Missing woman found with snake bite after six days in mountains https://ift.tt/fo3ib14 Lovisa Sjoberg disappeared after driving into the mountains to take photographs.

Smuggler reveals operation to help Vietnamese reach UK https://ift.tt/9tHmgUf Man claims to the BBC that he has helped 1,000 people cross the Channel in his years working in the smuggling industry.

McDonald's Quarter Pounder back after E. coli outbreak https://ift.tt/5Hna3Wc The fast food giant said beef patty samples had tested negative for the bacteria.

Chalamet makes surprise appearance at look-alike event https://ift.tt/PLKxz5m The Wonka star stuns fans by turning up to his own lookalike contest and poses for photos with contestants.

BBC correspondent: I fled Gaza but I'm overwhelmed by guilt about family still there https://ift.tt/YqxVK3D The BBC's Gaza correspondent is among the Palestinians who have fled their home since the war began.

Papal summit ends with call for leadership roles for women https://ift.tt/cu5fkqN The synod was the end of a four-year consultation aimed at gauging the views of Catholics.

'We are in danger' - Spanish anti-tourism spills into winter season https://ift.tt/f5nqgV2 This year appears to have marked a watershed for attitudes to tourism in Spain, with more protests planned.

Mining giants sign $30bn settlement for 2015 Brazil dam collapse https://ift.tt/ki7xyqC The dam collapse released toxic waste and mud, which flooded nearby towns, rivers and forests.

'It's long overdue' - Biden apologises over Indian boarding schools https://ift.tt/3LQMUoP From 1819 until the 1970s, indigenous children were forcibly removed from their homes and sent to federal Indian boarding schools.

Lebanon: 'Whole neighbourhood wiped out' in Israel air strike https://ift.tt/bfZPaCE Fouad Hassan, who lost family in the attack on south Beirut’s Jnah neighbourhood, describes how buildings were brought down on residents with no warning.

Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in coming days https://ift.tt/EXoG2LY The US believes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may open the door to an agreement.

The Indian activist who went on a hunger strike to save his cold desert home https://ift.tt/P7wC9mG Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended a 16-day-long hunger strike this week, says his fight is not over.

Musk v Ambani: Billionaires battle over India's satellite internet https://ift.tt/eiAgXOf Musk's Starlink and Mukesh Ambani are preparing to face off in India’s satellite broadband market.

Trump accuses UK's Labour Party of 'foreign interference' https://ift.tt/cISRNd3 Labour activists volunteering in the US presidential election amounts to illegal "contributions", the complaint alleges.

India’s start-ups look to villages to drive next leg of growth https://ift.tt/AUEBo8L Indian start-ups are shifting their focus to rural consumers, hoping to tap into a new wave of growth.

Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital https://ift.tt/vQDAFTP Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said.

Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali Islamists https://ift.tt/BG3VKtC Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.

I’ll stand for Russian president when Putin's gone, Navalny’s widow tells BBC https://ift.tt/AjPBgVb Yulia Navalnaya says she will do everything she can to make Putin's "regime fall as soon as possible".

Brazil's president cancels Russia trip after injuring head at home https://ift.tt/Sp7LoNd The 78-year-old president was scheduled to travel to Russia to attend the Brics summit.

How a communist from the Tata family became one of Britain's first Asian MPs https://ift.tt/HV3Bg9Y Shapurji Saklatvala, who was a communist, fought for India's freedom in the UK in the 1900s.

At least 73 killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza, medics say https://ift.tt/5VH1B9k Israel says it hit a "Hamas terror target" and the number of casualties is "exaggerated" and does not match their reports.

Boeing strikers to vote on 35% pay rise offer https://ift.tt/TVJlxYm About 33,000 unionised workers, mostly in Seattle, will decide this coming week whether to accept the deal.

Meet the Tiktokers buying up Japan’s empty homes https://ift.tt/QJVaikE Content creators are going viral for renovating abandoned Japanese homes for low prices - but is all as it seems?

Hoax bomb threats spark panic for Indian airlines https://ift.tt/skRAwGe At least 10 Indian flights got hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, causing long delays and diversions.

Biden says end to war in Gaza hard to achieve as Israel escalates attack on northern area https://ift.tt/8FaMCcs Hamas insists hostages will not be released until Israel leaves Gaza despite the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar.

Bowen: Sinwar's death is serious blow to Hamas, but not the end of the war https://ift.tt/KEW7q9w Netanyahu has won a big victory with the killing of Yahya Sinwar. But it is not the end of the war, nor of Hamas.

One Direction 'devastated' at Liam Payne's death https://ift.tt/t5elWEH The star's former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.

US sanctions Chinese firms behind Russian drones, as Zelensky calls for 'pressure' https://ift.tt/eh4cA9L The US Treasury announces the move after the Ukrainian president called out China's involvement in Russian arms.

How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar https://ift.tt/7h6Zarx Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him.

Watch: Moments from Liam Payne's career https://ift.tt/LndbUFg The BBC takes a look back at moments from the former One Direction singer's career.

Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief https://ift.tt/ybst8oW The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme.

One Direction star Liam Payne dies after balcony fall, police say https://ift.tt/vEeKY4m The singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, local media are reporting.

S Korean striker sorry for filming secret sex videos https://ift.tt/dJyVESg Hwang Ui-jo faces sentencing for illegal filming on 18 December.

Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad https://ift.tt/AWuknCD The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.

Pandas from China seen exploring new home at DC Zoo https://ift.tt/4Kf6ogt Bao Li and Qing Bao travelled nearly 9,000 miles to the US as the 'panda diplomacy' between both countries resumes.

'It's scary - but so's giving birth': The female unit gunning down Russian drones https://ift.tt/SjaWc3t The Witches of Bucha, as they call themselves, help protect Ukraine's skies from Russian drones.

Harris courts black and Latino votes as polls suggest Trump gains https://ift.tt/fvTbgxH Recent polling indicates Trump is having success with both groups, in part due to his message on the economy.

Google goes nuclear to power AI data centres https://ift.tt/dpFwBj0 The technology giant says the agreement will see it start using the first reactor this decade.

Timelapse captures rare comet passing by Hawaii https://ift.tt/cGy3gIf It is estimated the comet has made its closest approach to Earth at 44 million miles away, according to Nasa.

Harris or Trump? What Chinese people want from US election https://ift.tt/DnUeil7 People in Beijing tell the BBC's Laura Bicker their hopes and fears about who will win the White House race.

Navalny believed he would die in prison, memoir reveals https://ift.tt/vcpY1wx The Russian opposition leader's posthumous memoir traces his final years, including his captivity.

Can illegal immigrants really vote in the US election? https://ift.tt/eX95KO2 It is illegal for non-citizens to vote in the US election - but Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed illegal immigrants are going to.

Moment pig tied to petrol station is rescued from floodwaters https://ift.tt/WmwebpR Florida residents who found the animal also helped a donkey and several goats to safety in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.

Portugal tries to tempt under-35s with tax cuts https://ift.tt/b1SFCpU Luís Montenegro's centre-right government wants to dissuade young people from emigrating and encourage foreigners to settle in Portugal.

'Door flew off' - Florida reels after hurricane devastation https://ift.tt/TmCR8JB Officials cautioned that the death toll may rise as first responders continue to assess the damage.

Tennis legend Nadal to retire in November https://ift.tt/nwevMgH Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players of all time, confirms his retirement from tennis.

Man denies being mysterious inventor of Bitcoin https://ift.tt/SFUE2l6 Attempting to identify the inventor, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the internet.

The 91-year-old African president who keeps defying obituary-writers https://ift.tt/U0gTXn5 Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.

Disabled orphans bear brunt of China's overseas adoption ban https://ift.tt/GHl7aI9 These kids, who make up the vast majority of those put up for adoption, face a painful wait for families.

Nigeria town celebrates after hunting down ‘killer hippo’ https://ift.tt/ifTkgM3 People in Yauri town say they can now go to their farms or out on to the river to fish without fear.

TikTok sued for 'wreaking havoc' on teen mental health https://ift.tt/AI7lWq1 A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general accuse the company of using addictive features to hook children.

The more the fighting spreads in the Middle East, the fewer the thoughts of peace https://ift.tt/UvtERbj Talk of how the Israel-Palestine conflict could be resolved has been drowned out amid the increased fighting.

Cissy Houston, legendary singer and mother of Whitney Houston, dies at 91 https://ift.tt/hwXP0Ia Houston was a renowned gospel singer who performed with superstars like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.

Powerful explosion rocks Beirut overnight https://ift.tt/wkoeEMl Multiple blasts shake the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital amid Israeli air strikes.

The racist AI deepfake that fooled and divided a community https://ift.tt/fd54Tab Almost a year after a fake clip of a high school principal went viral, the impact on an American town lingers.

Time stood still, Trump says at site of assassination attempt https://ift.tt/F8X7Jg4 Donald Trump invited tech billionaire Elon Musk to the stage to join him attacking his Democratic opponent.

Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut https://ift.tt/KxuAHvl Footage shows a fireball rising above Lebanon's capital overnight following another strike on the city.

Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut https://ift.tt/zhynCS3 Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

Biden: 'I don't know' if Netanyahu is trying to sway US election https://ift.tt/zQHbaKT Some Democrats accuse Israel's PM of holding off on agreeing a Gaza ceasefire deal for political reasons.

Watch: Ten-year-old drives stolen car through playground https://ift.tt/1r7kLzv The child driver in the US city of Minneapolis nearly hit playing children and has been arrested.

Train track left hanging in the air after Bosnia landslides https://ift.tt/GnLvVcW At least 19 people have died after flash floods and landslides in central Bosnia-Herzegovina.

How India became a Test cricket powerhouse https://ift.tt/c8GJ5Em More than 90 years after its first Test match, India boasts more victories in the format than losses.

The fierce battle over the 'Holy Grail' of shipwrecks https://ift.tt/azYA8HU Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn.

Inside a hospital on the front line of Sudan’s hunger crisis https://ift.tt/A1yQWRZ One of the worst famines in decades could be underway in Sudan, aid workers warn.

How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia https://ift.tt/c8Xuvme A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.

Trudeau survives second parliamentary confidence vote https://ift.tt/tMJIhA1 The prime minister's struggling Liberals are expected to face a series of votes aimed at toppling the government this autumn.

Watch: Israel carries out further airstrikes on Beirut https://ift.tt/DVNbXcZ Video shows explosions and smoke in Lebanon’s capital overnight

Blunt and bold - Kenya's 'truth speaker' faces the sack https://ift.tt/j3d2BwD Kenya's deputy president, who faces impeachment, branded himself as "the truthful man".

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces more than 100 new assault allegations https://ift.tt/Zx6hlCB New alleged victims are to sue to the hip-hop mogul, who denies all allegations of wrongdoing.