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Andrew Tate: The self-proclaimed misogynist

The 38-year-old former kickboxer once said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6NYPZln via IFTTT

Watch: Andrew Tate and brother Tristan arrive in US

The two flew in a private jet from Romania to Fort Lauderdale in Florida. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mO0aNKx via IFTTT

Zizians: What we know about the 'cult' linked to six deaths

A US border patrol agent and a landowner stabbed 50 times are among alleged victims of the group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SyKYlXO via IFTTT

How an American takeover could change James Bond forever

Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6ZYk9wg via IFTTT

How a dramatic day at the UN deepened cracks between Europe and US

The US shocked Europe by siding with Russia, Belarus and North Korea to pass resolutions on the conflict in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eTuZbr4 via IFTTT

Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JleZgxF via IFTTT

BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uDOwneR via IFTTT

'Thank God for Elon Musk' - Maga Republicans praise Doge cuts

The BBC asked Trump supporters at the Conservative Political Action Conference what they make of the controversial advisory body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xiu2pmB via IFTTT

Federal workers sue Musk over demand they justify their jobs

The demand for federal employees to share work accomplishments or be forced to resign sparked alarm and led to much confusion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gLv60Tl via IFTTT

Greenpeace risks bankruptcy at US pipeline trial

The lawsuit stems from the Standing Rock protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline eight years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0JvsPTq via IFTTT

Watch: Trump greets Macron at the White House

This is the first one-on-one meeting between the pair since the US president returned to the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ry24KHO via IFTTT

Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?

The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IxDr2QX via IFTTT

Most USAID workers placed on leave, Trump administration says

Some 2,000 employees will also be laid-off in a "reduction in force" effort, according to an email sent to staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QGtpv20 via IFTTT

Musk email to US government workers sparks confusion across agencies

Some departments encouraged staff to respond, while others requested employees wait for further guidance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1fTBYSM via IFTTT

Has Trump kept his day one promises?

It's been a busy first month, with a blizzard of activity, so we compare his pledges with what he has delivered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RNbKcnL via IFTTT

Document work or resign, Doge tells US federal workers in email

The email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pQ49yr6 via IFTTT

US measles outbreak sickens nearly 100 in Texas, New Mexico

Texas authorities reported a surge in cases since January in communities with low vaccination rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BRCP6LM via IFTTT

California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds

Governor Gavin Newsom said the requested funds will help in immediate and long-term recovery work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iYBrwPG via IFTTT

Man found guilty of attempted murder of Salman Rushdie

Hadi Matar attacked the renowned British-Indian writer on stage at a New York lecture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fwnDS7z via IFTTT

Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuit

The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IDgTcnN via IFTTT

Why did a plane crash in Toronto, and how did everyone survive?

The plane's safety features have been praised, as have the response from the crew and emergency teams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6HuDsCX via IFTTT

Trump administration moves to end New York City congestion charge

New York's governor criticised Trump's declaration of himself as a "king" in the announcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jY1iFaE via IFTTT

Rosenberg: How Putin and Trump shook up the world in a week

It is a week that has upended alliances and put Russia at the top table of global politics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VjKsJxO via IFTTT

Canada trucker protests organiser gets three-months house arrest

Pat King received a conditional sentence for his role in the truck protests that gridlocked Canada's capital in early 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4yvE2N3 via IFTTT

Trump dispatches NY real estate dealmaker to solve global crises

Steve Witkoff will play a key role in America's talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gjHaOMb via IFTTT

Grammy winner Doechii looks to future after dream music run

The American star has had a top 10 single, Grammy award and a breathing exercise that's gone viral. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vgIyWoN via IFTTT

Watch: Toronto plane crash analysed by aviation experts

Two aviation experts have analysed footage of the plane crash and explored what might have caused it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J53fAL1 via IFTTT

Upturned plane lies on Toronto runway after crash

All passengers and crew on the Delta Airlines plane, arriving from Minneapolis, are accounted for, the airport says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OiPkAVC via IFTTT

Netanyahu praises Trump's 'bold vision' for Gaza at Rubio meeting

US-Israeli talks follow President Trump's proposal - widely condemned internationally - to take over Gaza and move the Palestinians out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XIznO4Z via IFTTT

Watch: Trump's motorcade drives lap of Daytona 500 racetrack

The president opened the Nascar season with a flyby and lap in front of the racing cars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HrdsQa3 via IFTTT

Watch: Trump's motorcade drives lap of Daytona 500 racetrack

The president opened the Nascar season with a flyby and lap in front of the racing cars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HrdsQa3 via IFTTT

Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs

An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NveJPZC via IFTTT

Transgender references removed from Stonewall monument website

On the National Park Service website, the acronym LGBTQ+ has been shortened to LGB, standing for lesbian, gay and bisexual. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lugpZWI via IFTTT

LA vehicle swept into ocean as rain hits fire-ravaged area

Debris and mud flow pushes a fire department car into the Pacific as a rainstorm lashed LA county. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tgLl0TM via IFTTT

Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US

Many people are turning to so-called "sideloading" because the app is unavailable on official stores. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gdVXDYT via IFTTT

Trump offers Putin a way back in from the cold

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg analyses how one phone call between Moscow and DC has already upended east-west relations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SutoQr3 via IFTTT

Legal showdown looms as Trump tests limits of presidential power

A judge accused the Trump administration of defying his orders, setting up a battle that could end up at the Supreme Court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdNC7rK via IFTTT

Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as national intelligence director

Her limited experience and comments on Putin, Syria, surveillance, and Snowden had put her nomination at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aGJU0co via IFTTT

Google maps updates Gulf of Mexico name for US users

The update aligns with Donald Trump's order that the body be referred to as the Gulf of America. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k3PEBS4 via IFTTT

US school teacher Marc Fogel released by Russia - White House

Marc Fogel was arrested in Russia in 2021 and charged with the illegal possession of cannabis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZiluFds via IFTTT

Hegseth orders Fort Liberty be renamed Fort Bragg

The Pentagon says the base will commemorate a World War Two veteran instead of the Confederate general it was originally named after. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1BZYMpa via IFTTT

Super Bowl dancer tackled for waving Sudan-Palestine flag

The performer, who was dancing during the Halftime show, has been banned from all NFL stadiums for life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e9tmTXb via IFTTT

Serena Williams crip walks at surprise Super Bowl appearance

The move referenced Williams' Los Angeles roots and recalled a Wimbledon controversy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QX8Ta9k via IFTTT

Taylor Swift, Lionel Messi, Jay-Z and Trump among big names at Super Bowl

Other stars spotted in New Orleans include Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, Nikki Glaser and Bradley Cooper. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nLpFJHg via IFTTT

Musk's Doge takes aim at US consumer protection agency

The billionaire aide to Donald Trump indicates he wants to see the end of an agency founded after the financial crash of 2007-8. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3vBnTwl via IFTTT

Experts warn of threat to global health as US freezes overseas aid

The spread of disease, as well as delays to the development of vaccines and new treatments, could be affected by cuts to USAID. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jFV52lL via IFTTT

Trump defends Musk and says Doge will look at military spending

The president dismissed conflict-of-interest concerns and promised more cuts 'maybe in 24 hours'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WXwnSsv via IFTTT

Trump tariffs 'made something snap in us' - many Canadians see US rift beyond repair

The tariffs and US President Donald Trump's '51st State' comments have made way for a surge of patriotism in Canada. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ivqzuy8 via IFTTT

Kobe sneakers from torn Achilles game sell for $660,000

The basketball legend stayed in the game to score two free throws despite tearing his tendon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vBpoKOx via IFTTT

Chiefs eyeing history while Eagles want revenge - Super Bowl preview

Can the Kansas City Chiefs complete an unprecedented three-peat in Super Bowl 59 or will the Philadelphia Eagles gain revenge? from BBC News https://ift.tt/DsYG0VF via IFTTT

Watch: Passenger train engulfed by flames in Pennsylvania

More than 300 people were safely evacuated after a fire started under the first car of the train. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L3keQcZ via IFTTT

'Studio sex' and 'hitman threats': Insiders speak out about Diddy's 90s music empire

Bad Boy Records staff claim troubling incidents in the rise of the rap mogul, now fighting sex trafficking charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GuwI3QS via IFTTT

False video claims Hollywood stars were paid by USAID to visit Ukraine

The video claiming that USAID paid Hollywood celebrities millions of dollars to visit Ukraine is not real and has hallmarks of a Russian disinformation operation that the BBC has previously investigated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Svr2By via IFTTT

Trump administration sues Chicago over 'sanctuary city' laws

Border Czar Tom Homan said that cities will be 'held accountable' for impeding immigration enforcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rKVvYfG via IFTTT

Trump tariffs 'made something snap in us' - many Canadians see US rift beyond repair

The tariffs and US President Donald Trump's '51st State' comments have made way for a surge of patriotism in Canada. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y8EuBRU via IFTTT

100,000 eggs stolen from one US grocer as bird flu drives up prices

The price of eggs has risen amid a bird flu epidemic, making them an unexpectedly costly menu option. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7rPVGLJ via IFTTT

Rihanna appears at A$AP Rocky's trial - here's what to know about the case

Jurors had been questioned about whether Rihanna's connection to the case could sway the verdict from BBC News https://ift.tt/2UJZYmy via IFTTT

Eisenberg: I don't want to think of being associated with Zuckerberg

The star who played Meta's Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network slams his plan to ditch fact-checkers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/US0T6cQ via IFTTT

Watch: Plane wreckage pulled from Washington DC river

Crews lift the American Airlines’ plane wreckage from last week’s fatal crash out of the Potomac River. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9EyYFHb via IFTTT

Trump says US sovereign wealth fund could buy TikTok

The president has kickstarted the creation of a national fund, which he says could buy the social media platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sgdc5Nj via IFTTT

Canadian fans boo US anthem as tariffs spur 'buy local' pledge

Canadians have begun booing the US anthem at sports games, signalling the depth of anger at steep tariffs issued by Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/05VZj4X via IFTTT

US federal websites scrub vaccine data and LGBT references

The Trump administration has asked federal agencies to cull webpages devoted to gender diversity and sexual health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n8pbog5 via IFTTT

Air traffic control staffing 'not normal' during DC crash - officials

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there was a "consolidation of air traffic controllers an hour before it was supposed to happen". from BBC News https://ift.tt/tdInQya via IFTTT

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift square off at Grammys - what to watch for

Who's nominated, who will win, and how to watch the Grammy Awards, which take place in LA on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cqmpihX via IFTTT

Combative Trump blames diversity policies after air tragedy

The president started his White House news conference as "consoler-in-chief" but then pivoted into unevidenced political blame, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pG2rOf5 via IFTTT