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Por qué es tan difícil saber el balance real de muertos en la guerra de EE.UU. e Israel contra Irán Original
Información del artículo Autor, Christine Jeavans Título del autor, BBC News y Autor, Matt Murphy Título del autor, BBC Verify Fecha de publicación 21 minutos Tiempo de lectura: 7 min Miles de personas han muerto en todo Medio Oriente desde que empezó la guerra de EE.UU. e Israel contra Irán en febrero, según cifras oficiales. Ahora hay un acuerdo para poner fin al conflicto.
Las imágenes de satélite que muestran que los ataques de Irán a instalaciones militares de EE.UU. son mucho más extensos de lo que se reconoce Original
Información del artículo Autor, Merlyn Thomas Autor, Alex Murray y Autor, Matt Murphy Título del autor, BBC Verify Fecha de publicación 18 minutos Tiempo de lectura: 6 min Imágenes satelitales y videos analizados por BBC Verify muestran que Irán ha dañado 20 instalaciones militares estadounidenses desde el inicio de la guerra, lo que sugiere que los ataques son más extensos de lo que se ha reconocido públicamente.
Los detalles inéditos sobre la muerte de Jeffrey Epstein que revelaron los últimos archivos divulgados
[BBC] Advertencia: esta historia tiene contenido gráfico que podría resultar perturbador para algunos lectores. El gobierno estadounidense publicó fotos inéditas que muestran el cuerpo de Jeffrey Epstein tendido en una camilla y siendo atendido por médicos inmediatamente después de su muerte.
From Iran to China to Venezuela - how seized tanker hid true location
The oil tanker seized by US forces on Wednesday had a track record of faking or concealing its location information, apparently to hide its activities, ship tracking data shows. On Wednesday evening, the US confirmed that its forces seized a vessel during a helicopter-launched raid near the coast of Venezuela. BBC Verify confirmed the ship was the Skipper by matching a sign seen in footage released by the US to a reference photo supplied by TankerTrackers.com, a site which monitors oil shipments.
US jets tracked circling Gulf of Venezuela as tensions mount
Two US fighter jets were tracked circling the Gulf of Venezuela on Tuesday as tensions continue to escalate between the two countries. The F/A-18 Super Hornets appeared on flight tracking sites near Maracaibo, Venezuela's second-largest city, at around 13:00 (17:00 GMT), before circling the gulf for about 40 minutes. A US defence official told the Associated Press the F/A-18 jets had conducted a "routine training flight" in the area.
UK net migration dropped more than first reported, figures show
Net migration to the UK last year was 20% lower than previously thought, according to revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The number, the difference between those entering and leaving the country, has been revised down by 86,000 people and now stands at 345,000 arriving in the country in 2024.
How Kentucky UPS plane crash unfolded and what could have caused it
[BBC] At least nine people have died and 11 left injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed while taking off from an international airport in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday evening. Aviation experts who spoke to BBC Verify believe the plane crashed after one engine failed and another appeared to be damaged during take-off. It is unclear what caused the plane to crash, prompting a massive fireball to erupt after it failed to take-off from the runway.
New videos show executions after militia takes key Sudan city
[BBC] Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of executions. Fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have executed a number of unarmed people after capturing the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, new videos analysed by BBC Verify show. The RSF, which has engaged in a brutal war with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for more than two years, seized a key military base in the city over the weekend after an extended siege.
US strikes on 'Venezuela drug boats': What do we know, and are they legal?
[Donald Trump/Truth Social] US officials say they have carried out a number of strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea, killing multiple drug traffickers. Announcing the first of these in September, President Donald Trump said his forces had destroyed a vessel that had departed from Venezuela. He said the boat was operated by the Tren de Aragua cartel and was carrying drugs bound for the US. Similar announcements have followed in recent weeks, accompanied with grainy footage.
Escasez y altos precios: cómo Ucrania ha convertido los ataques contra plantas petroleras rusas en una de sus principales tácticas de guerra
Ataque en una refinería rusa en marzo de 2024. Ucrania ha aumentado drásticamente el número de ataques lanzados contra refinerías de petróleo rusas en los últimos meses, lo que ha provocado escasez de combustible y subidas de precios en algunas partes del país, según han descubierto los equipos del servicio ruso y Verify de la BBC.
Surge in Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries sparks Russian fuel shortages
[BBC] Ukraine has dramatically increased the number of attacks launched against Russian oil refineries in recent months, sparking fuel shortages and price rises in some parts of the country, BBC Verify and BBC Russian have found. Drone strikes on refineries - some deep inside Russia - soared in August and remained high in September, an analysis of Russian media reports and verified footage showed.
Is Trump right about US autism rates?
US President Donald Trump has attracted condemnation from health experts, after he sought to claim that there was a link between the widely used painkiller Tylenol and autism. Accompanied by his Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, Trump said that doctors would soon be advised not to prescribe the drug - called paracetamol in some other countries, including the UK - to pregnant women. The claims have been attacked by medical experts.
Russian naval ship 'disguised' itself while passing through English Channel
A Russian warship disguised itself using a fake ID signal while travelling through the English Channel with two sanctioned oil tankers, a BBC Verify investigation has found. The Boikiy - a corvette armed with guided missiles - broadcast the fake ID code as it passed through the Channel on Saturday. On tracking sites it wrongly appeared as ships which have previously used that ID.
EE.UU. moviliza 30 aviones mientras crece la especulación sobre un posible ataque a Irán
Donald Trump advirtió este martes a Irán que la paciencia de Estados Unidos "se está agotando" y después publicó: "¡RENDIMIENTO INCONDICIONAL!" en su plataforma Truth Social. Mientras continúa la incertidumbre sobre el papel que puede jugar EE.UU. en el actual conflicto entre Israel e Irán, al menos 30 aviones militares estadounidenses han sido trasladados desde bases en Estados Unidos a Europa en los últimos tres días, según datos de seguimiento de vuelos revisados por el equipo de BBC Verify.
Fact-checking Trump's Oval Office confrontation with Ramaphosa
Donald Trump confronted President Cyril Ramaphosa during a tense exchange in the White House on Wednesday, with a series of contested claims about the killings of white farmers in South Africa. The meeting - at first warm and light-hearted - quickly changed tone as Trump asked his staff to play a video showing opposition South African politicians calling for violence against white farmers.
El frente de Ucrania que podría “colapsar” pronto con la aceleración de la ofensiva rusa mientras EE.UU. toma medidas para intentar frenar los avances de Moscú
La decisión del presidente Joe Biden de suministrar minas antipersonas a Ucrania, sumada a la autorización que le otorgó a Kyiv de usar los misiles de largo alcance estadounidenses en territorio ruso, sucede mientras Rusia está acelerando sus avances en el frente.
What we know about the Hezbollah pager explosions
Thousands of people have been injured in Lebanon, after pagers used by the armed group Hezbollah to communicate dramatically exploded almost simultaneously across the country on Tuesday. At least nine people were killed in the blasts, with hundreds more pouring into hospitals across the country. Lebanon's health ministry says at least 2,750 people have been injured, 200 of them seriously.
Second CIA officer behind 'Argo' rescue dies, aged 81
Edward B Johnson, a CIA officer who helped to pull off the daring rescue of six US diplomats left in hiding in Iran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, has died aged 81. The operation, which caught the public's imagination after it was dramatised by Ben Affleck's 2012 Oscar-winning film Argo, saw a CIA team enter Iran undercover as Hollywood filmmakers.
El joven que narraba a través de TikTok la vida en Gaza a sus miles de seguidores y que murió en un bombardeo de Israel
Matt Murphy - BBC News 29 de agosto de 2024, 4:15 p.m.·4 min de lectura Sus cuentas en Instagram y TikTok desde Gaza no dejaban de ganar seguidores, pero su actividad se interrumpió de una vez y para siempre. Mohammad "Medo" Halimy, de 20 años, fue alcanzado por metralla de una explosión cercana causada por un misil israelí en Khan Younis el lunes, según informaron dos organizaciones juveniles con las que había trabajado anteriormente.
Blogger who documented life in Gaza killed in strike
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Blogger who documented life in Gaza killed in strike
August 29, 2024 at 11:12 AM Mohammad ‘Medo’ Halimy had 177,000 followers on TikTok [UGC] A blogger who attracted a following on Instagram and TikTok by documenting daily life in Gaza has been killed in a strike. Mohammad 'Medo' Halimy, 20, was hit by shrapnel from a nearby blast caused by an Israeli missile in Khan Younis on Monday, according to two youth organisations he had previously worked with.
Blogger who documented life in Gaza killed in strike
Matt Murphy - BBC News August 29, 2024 at 12:12 PM·3 min read A blogger who attracted a following on Instagram and TikTok by documenting daily life in Gaza has been killed in a strike. Mohammad 'Medo' Halimy, 20, was hit by shrapnel from a nearby blast caused by an Israeli missile in Khan Younis on Monday, according to two youth organisations he had previously worked with.
Russia jails US journalist Gershkovich on spying charges
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Russia jails US journalist Gershkovich on spying charges
Matt Murphy - BBC News and Robert Greenall - BBC News July 19, 2024 at 8:25 AM·2 min read US journalist Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced by a Russian court to 16 years in a high-security penal colony on espionage charges, after a secretive trial decried as a "sham" by his employer. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter was first arrested last March while on a reporting trip in the city of Yekaterinburg, about 1,600km (1,000 miles) east of Moscow, by security services.
Condenan a 5 personas por el asesinato del candidato presidencial de Ecuador Fernando Villavicencio en 2023
Matt Murphy - BBC News 12 de julio de 2024, 8:24 p.m.·3 min de lectura Cinco personas vinculadas a una de las bandas criminales más grandes de Ecuador fueron condenadas por el asesinato del candidato presidencial Fernando Villavicencio que ocurrió el 9 de agosto de 2023. Carlos Angulo, presunto líder de la banda Los Lobos, y Laura Castilla fueron sentenciados a 34 años y ocho meses de prisión por dirigir el golpe.
Princess Anne leaves hospital after treatment for injury
Matt Murphy - BBC News June 28, 2024 at 3:46 AM·2 min read The Princess Royal has returned home from hospital, where she was being treated for a minor head injury and concussion. Princess Anne, 73, was taken to hospital on Sunday after she was thought to have been injured by a horse at her Gloucestershire estate. She is not expected to return to public duties until doctors say it is safe to do so. It is not known when that will be.
La ONU acusa a Israel y Hamás “crímenes contra la humanidad” en un demoledor informe
Un nuevo informe del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU acusa a Israel y Hamás de cometer una serie de crímenes de guerra y abusos contra los derechos humanos desde el pasado 7 de octubre, cuando estalló la actual guerra entre ambos. El informe, realizado por miembros de la Comisión de Investigación de Naciones Unidas, acusa a ambas partes de cometer crímenes de guerra por los ataques contra la población civil y los "asesinatos u homicidios intencionados".
Biden draws links with WW2 and Ukraine in D-Day address
US President Joe Biden has drawn parallels between Russia's invasion of Ukraine and World War Two, in a speech commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. Speaking just steps away from where 9,388 members of the US military who participated in the landings are buried, Mr Biden warned democracies across the globe were once again under threat, adding autocrats were closely watching the Western response to Ukraine.
Gaza: Israel's Netanyahu says Rafah attack will happen regardless of deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will launch an invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah regardless of truce talks with Hamas. It comes amid ongoing attempts to try to reach an agreement for a ceasefire and hostage releases. But at a meeting of hostages' relatives, Mr Netanyahu said he would invade "with or without" a deal. His comments follow renewed warnings by the US against a Rafah invasion unless civilians were properly protected.
El error judicial por el que España dejó libre al líder de la mafia que amenazaba a la princesa de Países Bajos
Los funcionarios de justicia en España liberaron accidentalmente de prisión a un multimillonario narcotraficante holandés en una aparente confusión burocrática. Karim Bouyakhrichan, presunto líder de la Mocro Maffia, fue detenido en Marbella en enero tras una investigación de cinco años por lavado de dinero. Pero desapareció este mes después de ser liberado accidentalmente en medio de la confusión que generó una solicitud de extradición de Países Bajos.
Voters on election rematch: 'I wish younger candidates had a chance'
With sweeping victories on Super Tuesday, Joe Biden and Donald Trump are on the verge of securing the presidential nomination for their respective parties. The results almost guarantee that the sitting president, a Democrat, and his Republican predecessor will face off in November, in a rematch of the 2020 election. And yet, for months, opinion polls have suggested that a majority of Americans are not keen on another Biden-Trump contest in November.
Biden classified documents: Special counsel raises questions about the president's 'poor memory'
A landmark report from Special Counsel Robert Hur has raised serious questions about President Joe Biden's memory, allegations the White House has been quick to rebuff. Declining to prosecute Mr Biden for retaining troves of classified documents, Mr Hur - a Republican - said the 81-year-old would likely present himself at trial as "a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory".
US Supreme Court sceptical of Colorado's move to bar Donald Trump from ballot
Protesters outside the US Supreme Court on Thursday The US Supreme Court appeared sceptical of Colorado's move to bar Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary, during tough questioning on Thursday. The ex-president was removed from the ballot by Colorado's top court in December under the 14th Amendment. At the hearing, justices grilled the attorney defending the move about its constitutionality, its real-world consequences and defining "insurrection".
Yemen strikes: Houthis to be re-designated as terror group by US
The US will re-designate Yemen's Houthi rebels as "global terrorists", National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced on Tuesday. He said the designation is in response to the Iran-backed group's attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The decision will require US financial institutions to freeze Houthi funds and its members will be banned from the US. A Houthi spokesman said the decision would not stop the group trying to interrupt Israeli shipping operations.
What is an American bully XL and why are the dogs being banned?
American bullies have been involved in several high-profile attacks The American bully XL is being banned in England and Wales, after a number of attacks involving the breed. The dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled in public and can no longer be bred or sold. From 1 February, it will be illegal to own an XL, unless the owner has been granted an exemption. What is the American bully? The dog breed originated in the US and is known for its strength.
Antony Blinken leads officials to Mexico as US seeks to stem migration
US Secretary of State will lead the US delegation to meet President Andrés Manuel López Obrador Top US officials have arrived in Mexico, as pressure grows on the White House to address massive levels of migration at the southern border. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has led the US delegation to meet Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The summit will focus on ways to stem what the state department called "unprecedented irregular migration".
Iowa Republican Caucus 2024: Who are the main candidates?
The Republican candidates: Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Donald Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy and Chris Christie After months of campaigning, the list of Republican candidates for president has been whittled down to just five competitors. But with one candidate, Donald Trump, completely dominating the field, does anyone else stand a chance? The eventual winner will challenge the presumptive Democratic nominee, President Joe Biden, in November's general election.
Iowa caucuses: What you need to know ahead of Republican vote
Every four years, Iowa is briefly catapulted to the centre of the political universe as it kicks off the election year race for the White House. In a few hours, Republicans will vote on who they want to represent the party against Democratic President Joe Biden in November's presidential election. First up in this race is Iowa, which likes to do things a little differently from other states. For a start, the vote is called a caucus.
North Korea sending Russia military equipment, US claims
US officials have accused North Korea of supplying vast amounts of military hardware to Russia for use in Ukraine. Pyongyang has supplied up to 1,000 containers of "equipment and munitions" in "recent weeks", National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby said. Officials also released photos of what they said were 300 containers assembled for transport in Najin, North Korea. Last month, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Russia to discuss potential military cooperation.
Donald Trump ally Kari Lake announces Arizona Senate seat bid
Kari Lake, a candidate who ran to be governor of Arizona and refused to concede defeat, says she will seek the state's Senate seat in 2024's election. Ms Lake parroted her ally Donald Trump by insisting her loss in 2022 was the result of widespread fraud. She enters a close race, which could feature incumbent Sen Kyrsten Sinema and Democrat Rep Ruben Gallego. Speaking to supporters at a rally in Arizona on Tuesday, Ms Lake spent much of her speech criticising Joe Biden.
George Santos charged with defrauding campaign donors
Image source, JUSTIN LANE/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Matt Murphy BBC News, Washington US prosecutors have filed an array of criminal counts against embattled Rep George Santos, accusing him of running up multiple charges on the credit cards of campaign donors. ……
George Santos charged with defrauding campaign donors
Republican Congressman George Santos of New York talks with reporters after exiting a federal court house where he appeared before a judge following his indictment today in Central Islip, New York, USA, 10 May 2023 The US justice department has charged embattled Rep George Santos on 23 criminal charges, including defrauding campaign donors and wire fraud. Investigators accused the Republican of running up multiple charges on the credit cards of campaign donors.
Hardline Republicans seek to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Hardline Republicans say they will seek to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy this week, after he pushed through a last-minute spending bill with support from the opposition Democrats. Mr McCarthy submitted the bill - aimed at averting a government shutdown - in defiance of the right of his party. They had already vowed to topple him if he tried to overcome their opposition with Democratic support. Hardline Republicans in both houses of Congress voted against the motion.
'This could be the end of us' - US businesses fear worst ahead of shutdown
As the US moves rapidly towards a government shutdown, businesses across the US are bracing for the impact of an extended spending squabble in Washington DC. While some politicians have sought to argue that the knock-on effect of the shutdown will be limited to government workers, thousands of American companies rely on spin-off business generated by federal parks, museums and offices, which will be closed at midnight on Saturday if Congress fails to agree a budget.
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