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Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert

Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hduIzmN

How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic

BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oCQ5aFr

Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JNpathW

Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing

From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X1p8Kdr

It's not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia's food security

Planting season is beginning in Asia - but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Chinese restrictions has hit fertiliser supply. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ijiq8v1

Three takeaways from Hegseth's clash with lawmakers over Iran war

The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ioYaJ8O

Outrage after Indian man carries his sister's skeleton to a bank to prove her death

A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZR4pCjA

Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator

The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9hbn1Ed

Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit

The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N7lu4RK

Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C5LYPFx

Sawe smashes two-hour mark to 'move goalposts for marathon running'

Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kf8udBO

Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war

Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EgP5Al8

'You just didn't know': Gary O'Donoghue describes confusion and fears at correspondents' dinner

Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t2KG9JH

No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mdfo2H6

Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video

Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RbQusY2

Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion

Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4S3FGEl

He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ctkDQVo

Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world

Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RMA2enq

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after lifting tsunami warning

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZsAie3C

What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US

The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2VixPC9