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Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FivRdIK

Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for? from BBC News https://ift.tt/qsb4eAN

Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary

Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban's rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QoYrxFH

World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193

The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/g0ArjfW

Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w7f8NtM

Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade

A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hand8jX

Céline Dion announces comeback shows in Paris after incurable diagnosis

The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cZqhNT2

Two Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in Lebanon

It is the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours, Unifil says, after Israel expanded its operation against Hezbollah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pyIVouU

Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian job

The paintings were taken from a museum in Parma by four masked men in the middle of the night, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K0BcQjq

Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney

Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uIodEX2

No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump

The demonstrations against the Trump administration are set to sweep cities across the US on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1CfujHv

Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy

The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4rmALGy

I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back

Geumseong made it safely to South Korea, but his mother is stuck in a Chinese prison and may be forcibly repatriated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/paKP02m

UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike

The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NY4GT50