At least 15 killed in Israeli fire near Gaza aid centre, say medics

Thousands of Palestinians had reportedly gathered near the aid centre when Israeli tanks opened fire on the crowd.

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Hundreds arrested in Paris clashes after PSG Champions League win

The majority of fans celebrated peacefully, but nearly 300 people were arrested by police.

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EU 'strongly' regrets US plan to double steel tariffs

The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump's move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of "countermeasures".

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Europe's US-backed conservatives hope this is their moment to go mainstream

Donald Trump's return to the White House helps Europe's nationalists and populists find their voice.

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Watch: Diddy's ex-employee tells court he called her after Cassie's lawsuit

"Mia" also said the rap mogul sexually assaulted her "on more than one occasion", though he has denied all allegations.

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Warning after 250 million bees escape overturned truck in US

Master bee-keepers are called to the scene after a truck containing 70,000 pounds of active honey bee hives flipped over.

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A chainsaw, two hats and Lil X: Musk's eventful time at Doge

The world's richest man spent nearly 130 days working with the Trump administration to slash the federal government.

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'Éclaircissement': Watch 13-year-old win US National Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki correctly spelled the French-derived word "éclaircissement" to secure the title and take home the $52,500 prize.

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Trump's battle on international students explained... in 70 seconds

The BBC's Nomia Iqbal spoke to students at Harvard University, which is the target of funding cuts and a ban on international student enrollment.

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Trump appears to set Putin 'two-week' deadline on Ukraine

The US president's remarks on Wednesday come as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine.

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Tears and heartbreak over tragic story of South African girl sold by her mother

Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.

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Fleeing US deportations, it took this family three tries to enter Canada

Migrant Araceli and her family hoped Canada offered safety from President Trump's immigration crackdown, but claiming asylum proved a challenge.

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Key highlights from the King's speech in Canada

A look at the King's historic 2025 visit to Ottawa and opening of the Canadian parliament.

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Watch: BBC gets rare access to Lebanon peacekeeping mission

Under a ceasefire deal, Hezbollah agreed to remove its fighters from southern Lebanon and Israel agreed to withdraw its troops.

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Nepal's 'Everest Man' sets record with 31st summit

Kami Rita Sherpa is a "global symbol of Everest itself", says the expedition organiser.

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Iran's Palme d'Or-winning director cheered as he arrives home

Director Jafar Panahi returns to Iran after his Cannes Film Festival win, greeted by cheers and applause.

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Australia fast-tracks first-ever machete ban after shopping centre attack

The ban follows a machete attack between gangs at a Melbourne shopping centre on Sunday afternoon

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India state on alert after ship carrying hazardous cargo capsizes

All 24 crew members on board the ship were rescued by Indian navy personnel after an hours-long operation.

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Humanoid robots fight in Chinese kick-boxing competition

The two humanoid robots traded punches while fans watched on, in a world-first humanoid robot fighting event.

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Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 24, medics and officials say

A school sheltering displaced families in central Gaza was among those hit, according to medics and civil defence officials.

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Father of nine children killed by Israeli strike still in critical condition

Hamdi al-Najjar's "life remains in danger", a Bulgarian doctor working at Nasser hospital in southern Gaza tells the BBC.

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Bodies of five skiers found near Switzerland resort

Mountain rescue recovered the five bodies a day after they were alerted to multiple pairs of abandoned skis.

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Second suspected sabotage in France as power cut hits Nice

Officials say the blaze that caused the power outage is probably of "criminal origin".

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Russian strikes kill eight across Ukraine, officials say

Ukraine says the capital Kyiv region was the worst-hit overnight, while Russia says it destroyed 95 Ukrainian drones.

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Ronaldo 'could play' in Club World Cup - Infantino

"There are discussions" over Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the Club World Cup despite his current club not qualifying, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

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Ugandan activist alleges she was raped while in Tanzanian detention

Tanzanian authorities are not commenting on the allegations, which include sexual assault.

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Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says

A British surgeon working in Nasser Hospital said he had operated on the doctor's surviving 11-year-old.

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Russia launches major aerial attack on Ukraine capital

At least 14 people were injured after Moscow fired ballistic missiles and drones at Kyiv.

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'Leap together' - watch Kermit's advice to graduating students

The famous frog gave the commencement speech at the University of Maryland where Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated in 1960.

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Moment Jewish Museum shooting suspect is detained

Video appears to show suspect Elias Rodriguez being taken away by police and shouting 'free Palestine'.

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Watch: Moment police apprehend a runaway kangaroo in Colorado

Body camera footage shows officers chase and catch Irwin the kangaroo in the US city of Durango.

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Graduates boo Columbia university head over protester's detention

Students objecting to the detention of a pro-Palestinian protester by ICE chant “Free Mahmoud”.

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Watch: Man tries to scale cruise ship in Sydney

A 29-year-old was arrested after he was seen climbing up the mooring lines of the Carnival Adventure cruise ship docked at Sydney Harbour.

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Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption charge

Augustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m.

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Tropical forests destroyed at fastest recorded rate last year

Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.

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Jurassic snark: New Zealand dinosaur sculpture fuels debate

The seven-metre tall sauropod sculpture - named Boom Boom - has divided local opinion.

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Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98

Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, received top Soviet and Russian honours.

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Vietnamese beauty queen arrested for fraud over fibre gummies

The former Miss Grand International winner had heavily touted the gummies on social media.

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South Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape

Timothy Omotoso, who denies assaulting women from his church, has reportedly returned to Nigeria.

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Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison

The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say.

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'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US states

Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.

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BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.

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Watch: Saunas, espresso and null points: A look back at Eurovision 2025

A nail-biting finish saw Austrian singer JJ win the contest in Switzerland at the very last minute.

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Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?

Voters are choosing between hard-right Euro-sceptic George Simion and liberal mayor Nicusor Dan in a presidential run-off.

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'To Easy LoL' - New Orleans jail break may have been inside job

The inmates ripped a toilet from the wall and escaped through a hole before running across a highway.

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Ros Atkins on... how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza.

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Huge fire engulfs historic plantation house in Louisiana

Flames ripped through Nottoway House, destroying much of structure, which was built in 1859.

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Polish voters set for tight presidential race after 10 years of Duda

Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian.

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Ancient Indian skeleton gets a museum home six years after excavation

The skeleton had been kept in a makeshift shed since its excavation in 2019 due to bureaucratic wrangling.

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Colombian police arrest alleged suspect in Peru mine workers' killings

Thirteen men were kidnapped and killed at a gold mine in Pataz district earlier in May.

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Aussie Rules great dies using voluntary assisted dying laws

Robert Walls - a legend of the Carlton Football Club - was diagnosed with cancer in 2023.

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Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app

The short rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers.

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Diddy used fame and violence to abuse women, trial hears

The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.

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The Philippines has voted - now the game of thrones begins again

The mid-term results will shape the bitter feud between President Bongbong Marcos and his Vice-President Sara Duterte.

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Russia responsible for downing of MH17, UN body rules

All 298 people on board the Malaysia Airlines flight died after it was shot down by a Russian-made missile.

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Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding

The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself.

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India great Kohli retires from Test cricket

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket with immediate effect.

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India-Pakistan top military officials to speak as ceasefire holds

Both nations have ceased hostilities since the announcement of the ceasefire on Saturday but say they remain vigilant.

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How backchannels and US mediators pulled India and Pakistan back from the brink

India and Pakistan agree to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of cross-border strikes.

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What is habeas corpus and why might Donald Trump want to suspend it?

It is a safeguard against unlawful imprisonment - but the White House is "actively looking" at pausing it.

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Diver dies working on tycoon's sunken superyacht

A salvage operation is under way to recover the Bayesian which sank off the Italian coast last August.

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'I freaked out and spent $400 online – it felt like a last hurrah'

How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.

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'He's one of us' - Catholic Americans react to first US-born pope

Robert Prevost is originally from Chicago, where he served as an altar boy and was ordained as a priest in 1982.

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Hong Kong pro-China informer: 'Why I've reported dozens of people to police'

Ex-banker Innes Tang has established a hotline for reporting behaviours deemed disloyal to Beijing.

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US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.

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Watch: Biden's first interview since leaving the White House

Former US President Joe Biden talks Trump, Russia and US-Europe relations with the BBC's Today programme.

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Australia Greens leader loses seat, cites 'Trump effect'

Adam Bandt was ousted by a "riptide" of swing votes, which he blamed on the so-called Trump effect.

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Five Venezuelan opposition members 'rescued' from Caracas, US says

The politicians, who had been sheltering at the Argentinian embassy in Caracas for over a year to avoid arrest, are now on US soil.

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Joe Biden on Trump: 'What president ever talks like that? That's not who we are'

Exclusive: The former president tells Nick Robinson his verdict on his successor's first 100 days and his "grave concern" for the future of the Atlantic Alliance

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What we know about India's strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

India launched strikes in the early hours of Wednesday - two weeks after a deadly militant attack.

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Rosenberg: Russians remember WW2 with victory on their minds

Russia is gearing up to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe.

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Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city

Drones hit the civilian section of Port Sudan's airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel.

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Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance".

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Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators

A Catholic priest abused Alexa MacPherson for six years. Did Pope Francis do enough on child abuse?

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Met Gala 2025: Stars don their tailored best in suits, feathers and ties

The theme for this year's event is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear.

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Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of the famous vehicles is being refitted as a frontline clinic on wheels, following a request by the late pontiff.

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Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive

The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists, saying it is aiming to increase pressure on Hamas.

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NZ airport to remove Hobbit-themed eagle sculptures

For more than a decade, the giant eagles have cast a watchful eye over visitors at Wellington Airport.

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Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city

Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday.

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Australia's opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat

Peter Dutton has been ousted from parliament after Anthony Albanese's landslide win.

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Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.

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Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport

Unverified footage appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from an area near the airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.

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Tariffs on car parts entering the US come into force

Import taxes were eased after carmaker outcry, but it's "still a big tariff", analysts say.

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Five people survive 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp after plane crash

The small plane was forced to make an emergency landing in a swamp in the Bolivian Amazon after an engine failure.

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Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?

The Spanish grid operator said the preliminary assessment suggests there was no cyber attack.

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Brazil social security minister latest to quit in major pension fraud scandal

The scheme allegedly saw pensioners defrauded of payments, with the diverted money shared among corrupt officials.

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How the 'Shetland Bus' helped Norway resist Nazi Germany

The innocent-looking fishing boats delivered valuable cargo and special agents to coves and fishing ports.

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Gaza community kitchens warn food is running out after two months of Israeli blockade

Many Palestinians depend on community kitchens, but one says they have only two weeks of supplies left.

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Ground-breaking musician Jill Sobule dies in house fire

Her song I Kissed a Girl is widely considered the first openly gay-themed song to crack the Billboard Top 20.

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Why the trees behind 'women's gold' beauty creams are under threat

One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.

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