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The full results of DR Congo's elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lbaJKUC

Two destroyers responded to a distress call from a Danish ship hit by a missile from Yemen, US says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JsaP5xI

By Nadav Gavrielov from NYT World https://ift.tt/IPNFjOf

By Dean Spears from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/mVwZHGg

A poisonous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZJNqpe5

By Catherine Pearson from NYT Well https://ift.tt/fpP6LNr

By Natasha Frost from NYT Food https://ift.tt/S0zIUXx

Relentless media coverage over allegations of drug use stalked Lee Sun-kyun's final months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a0MibzG

Eight people were injured as a rogue wave swamped people and vehicles in the city of Ventura. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4sivZqk

By Heather Knight and Sergio Olmos from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/sx6SvgT

His body was recovered from waters at a holiday and surfing hotspot in south Australia, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zR6bCxW

By Jeffery C. Mays and Dana Rubinstein from NYT New York https://ift.tt/iH096E1

Police had stopped the lorry, but the driver refused to get out of the vehicle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cALGeaX

By Dylan Loeb McClain from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/rnPpE8Y

The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AZUcGnY

By Allegra Rosenberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/1jpVWsN

People in Kupiansk say they "live in fear of death" as Ukrainian troops run low on ammunition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AKS15ot

In a Christmas Day message, the pontiff pleads for an end to suffering of Israelis and Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rnQET07

By Isabel Kershner and Hiba Yazbek from NYT World https://ift.tt/EBXDeJi

By Maia Szalavitz from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Eig93qK

Dozens of others were injured at the Chinese-funded facility, after a flammable liquid ignited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qHoT4wy

By H. Claire Brown from NYT Business https://ift.tt/jKcCEmU

Kelsey Hatcher has given birth in Alabama twice in two days - after a "one in a million" pregnancy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v3q0xMd

By Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/rJDYbVU

By Patrick Kingsley, Aaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer, Ronen Bergman and Marco Hernandez from NYT World https://ift.tt/Fay1Y9m

A former TV journalist is barred from standing by officials due to "mistakes" on her application form. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WPaTy5F

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iOvWKr9

By Michael Crowley from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ceb2Q36

A gunman killed 14 people at a university in the Czech capital, before turning the gun on himself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hg0Twcn

The whole of Gaza is suffering acute shortages, a report says, as the UN looks to get more aid in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O7L2I0Y

By John McWhorter from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/uL0NAnF

France will close its embassy and dismiss local staff due to restrictions by military government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XI6baC8

The penalties include a fine of up to €4,000 (£3,461) and up to six months in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ucgPiXA

The Swedish flat-pack furniture firm says some goods may not be available after rebel strikes on ships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xFvAJUs

By Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XoJf0ac

Colin Armstrong, 78, from North Yorkshire, had been taken hostage from his farm near Guayaquil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vWqfZ0y

The US has accused an Indian man of conspiring to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MocdxAy

Colorado's Supreme Court has removed the former US president from its 2024 presidential election ballot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fni8B3b

By Amy Harmon, Ruth Graham and Sarah Maslin Nir from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nGHYrxA

On live TV, the transport minister commented that in Rwanda what the president said was "the law". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JTW8LMN

The Canada law that forces tech giants to pay news outlets is now in effect, despite Meta's resistance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uV0PbIy

The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1s8pr6u

Analysts warn delays on the key trading route risk pushing up energy prices following missile strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wIPi78q

A flood of AI-generated nudity prompts the streaming giant to abandon new rules after just two days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jXP6m4x

US Secret Service staff rush the president into his car after the accident in Delaware. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a9NQqsS

By Jason Zinoman from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/bg53ryP

Paris goes further than the UK and Germany, who stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AVU0gzC

Layla Moran tells the BBC her relatives are trapped in a church complex as Israeli forces operate nearby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1I2SAs9

The stonemasons died while carrying out repairs on the Unesco World Heritage site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/02aK1DI

By Farnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar from NYT World https://ift.tt/O38ocdj

Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YBb53Ve

Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PWbpjcQ

The disappearance of the islands could affect Australia's maritime borders, a study says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NXM65qQ

By Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BbC5WO9

The impact of the collision, which occurred during heavy snowfall, caused some carriages to detach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9AJwCGS

By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/8pigUX6

The Taliban says it's done for their "protection", but the UN says it is harmful to the survivors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XZY8sy3

Russia's leader holds his first major news conference since his full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8aqYRVG

It was initially reported that Joshua Mollel had been taken hostage by Hamas, along with a colleague. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pn14RgE

It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B7nqLSy

Opposition lawmakers have criticised Narendra Modi's government over the security lapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QR6MNSY

By Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/i7IlWf5

Lawmakers say two men jumped from the visitors' gallery into the chamber and sprayed a colourful gas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v9cR2oA

Samoa says they are "a little confused" by agreement of COP 28 climate deal while they were absent from room. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/57I8tRb

By Jennifer Schuessler and Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/qBTyaQ8

The fashion firm says it regrets any misunderstanding about its advertising campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f34Rl7y

The High School Musical actor spoke at the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AJBSfWq

By Michelle Nunn, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, Jan Egeland, Abby Maxman, Jeremy Konyndyk and Janti Soeripto from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/1ctsmCz

The owner has said she left the ring on a table in her hotel room but when she returned it was gone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wmHCLDU

Bronny James, the son of legend LeBron James, says he is "thankful for everything" as he makes his college debut just months after collapsing with a cardiac arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1nDm0HP

By Jonah E. Bromwich from NYT New York https://ift.tt/I1iuqjX

In a speech smuggled from prison and read out by her twins, Narges Mohammadi denounces "tyrannical" Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/btyxFQD

Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, it has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Fj14TS

By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Y27Puid

Tornadoes battering Tennessee leave thousands of people without power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MbDUBkN

A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pe0s2Jf

By Michael Crowley from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/THSk2di

By J. David Goodman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ms5bCSI

Footage circulating online shows blindfolded men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zliVNIW

By Meg Bernhard and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VoPLEZr

The singer bought Aultmore House in 2006 but has not visited in at least four years from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XIAEV6

By Glenn Thrush and Michael S. Schmidt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/IC3g1Oa

One of the biggest Chinese-language acts is in trouble over a rarely-enforced regulation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vEk7pUj

Many parts of Chennai city are still water-logged after torrential rains ahead of a severe cyclone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UBCfkAJ

Citizens have been ordered to stay home after a blast in an industrial zone causes major destruction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rl7ijbW

The International Surfing Association says it welcomes construction delays at the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing venue after damage to coral at the site in Tahiti. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KVuiFSo

By Liam Stack from NYT New York https://ift.tt/a1fg9Oj

The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup over fraud charges amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qCW5Ghl

By Hurubie Meko from NYT New York https://ift.tt/a4QVYGN

The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z3OFgJk

By Katherine Rosman and Lisa Lerer from NYT World https://ift.tt/iQrTIu2

The army was targeting "terrorists" when civilians were hit by accident, the state governor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zMHmOZ8

By Lisa Lerer and Chris Cameron from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9vrMoiL

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lNtuY6S

By Chelsia Rose Marcius and Emma Bubola from NYT New York https://ift.tt/tfZB2Rm

The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SX783kU

By Vivian Yee, Iyad Abuheweila and Thomas Fuller from NYT World https://ift.tt/LSwH8dm

By Atef Abu Saif from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/iDeZtay

The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NKbBw36

The BBC's Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sCjBwr2

By Ben Kenigsberg from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/N1E3hxT

In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qj9ys4A

Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NJLhOyv

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/IjfeU4q

By Colbi Edmonds from NYT World https://ift.tt/QYqXvFo

By Lola Fadulu from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2GhQ450

The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pler1Tv

By Frank Bruni from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/GHLpJOM

Special forces exchanged gunfire with National Guard members after a detained minister was released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N96n4TK