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Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80

His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness". from BBC News https://ift.tt/UzbJsG6

'A lot of fighting': Fossil fuel row breaks out at UN climate summit

A row over fossil fuels has broken out at COP30 but this is also likely to be a negotiating tactic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X3RBsvz

US judge resigns after being disciplined for wearing Elvis wig in court

In court, Judge Thornhill would play the singer's music from his phone and make "irrelevant" references to him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hco1nZ9

India's delayed action plan raises eyebrows at COP30 climate summit

India says it has met a key target of its previous climate action plan, but many say it needs to do more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uj8gQlu

BBC visits US-led Gaza ceasefire monitoring centre in Israel

Soldiers from more than 20 countries, diplomats and aid workers are based at the Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC). from BBC News https://ift.tt/dtqlSok

'Huge columns of smoke': BBC at the scene of fire at COP30

Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt was at the UN climate talks in Brazil when a fire broke out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MtpXorA

Klimt painting second most expensive artwork sold at auction

The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zj5Co0m

Trial opens into North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63

Thirty-five people and three institutions are on trial. Prosecutors say years of failings turned the venue into a death trap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kMeAtvX

Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein email release

The former US treasury secretary says he is "ashamed" of his emails to the late sex offender. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0KZ8B79

Zelensky to meet Trump envoy in Turkey in bid to 'intensify' peace talks

There were no plans for the Russian side to join the talks, the Kremlin said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZseU6KE

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore

"Serial intruder" Johnson Wen was given nine days in jail for being a public nuisance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3tQIzNp

Jury in high-profile Australian trial visit beach where murder victim found

Rajwinder Singh denies stabbing the 24-year-old to death in October 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xI0HDwQ

The oil pipeline feud testing Canada's global ambitions

The rift between two provinces at odds over a proposed pipeline is straining Canada's unity as it seeks to become an energy superpower. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xb0mdKI

Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in city of Charlotte

Operation "Charlotte's Web" is part of Donald Trump’s attempt to deliver "the largest deportation programme" in US history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q8xy2Ga