Gaza war: Is the UK selling arms to Israel?

The UK suspended dozens of arms licences to Israel last year, but many say the measures do not go far enough.

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FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf reach settlement in abuse lawsuit

Their lawyers say details of the agreement will remain private, ending a case that has dragged on since 2020.

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UK fighter jet stuck in India for five weeks leaves for Australia

The F-35B landed in Kerala on 14 June after running into bad weather, then it reported a technical snag.

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Ukraine and Russia set for fresh peace talks, Zelensky says

Renewed efforts for a ceasefire come after the US pledged fresh military aid for Kyiv.

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Migrants deported from US tortured in El Salvador, Venezuela says

Venezuela is investigating claims of human rights abuses against 250 people detained in notorious prison.

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China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.

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High-profile Kenyan activist faces terror charges over anti-government protests

Rights groups have condemned Boniface Mwangi's arrest as an attempt to stifle dissent.

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Watch: Camel learns to walk again with prosthetic leg

The animal, named Cammie, was rehabilitated by an animal shelter in Karachi, Pakistan.

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UK fighter jet stuck in India for five weeks is finally ready to fly

The F-35B landed in Kerala on 14 June after running into bad weather, then reported a technical snag.

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Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood

An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".

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At least 14 dead in South Korea floods and landslides

There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.

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Usyk destroys Dubois to reclaim undisputed crown

Oleksandr Usyk further cements his place as a boxing great by stopping Daniel Dubois in round five to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.

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South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says

Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand.

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Hope for peace as DR Congo and M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar

The declaration says both parties must sign a final peace deal by mid-August.

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Several critically injured in LA after vehicle driven into crowd, emergency services say

At least 20 people are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, emergency services say.

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'The village will die' - Italy looks for answers to decline in number of babies

The government wants to encourage women to have babies but Italians say they need greater help.

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Watch: Why is Donald Trump asking Coca-Cola to change its recipe?

The US president says it's better to make the fizzy drink with cane sugar, but why might that be?

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Ariana Grande says she's not abandoning music for film

The US singer insists there's still room for music after being cast in another film this week.

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Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes

Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.

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Deadly fire rips through shopping centre in Iraq

Most of the victims of the fire are women and children, the regional governor says.

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Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court

The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.

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S Korea arrests teacher and parent for exam paper theft

South Korea is notorious for its hyper-competitive education system.

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Cuban minister resigns after saying country has no beggars

Marta Elena Feitó-Cabrera said people going through rubbish were doing so by choice to make "easy money".

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As theories swirl about Air India crash, key details remain unknown

Experts have raised questions about information not included in the preliminary report, writes Theo Leggett.

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Ethiopian troops 'executed' aid workers in Tigray war, charity says

A Spaniard and two local people were shot multiple times during the conflict in northern Ethiopia, MSF says.

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Meta to spend hundreds of billions to build AI data centres

The founder of the social media giant said one of the sites would cover an area nearly the size of Manhattan.

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Watch: Was Lady Gaga's Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people?

BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.

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Don't vilify Air India crash crew: Indian pilots' association

Earlier, India's aviation minister said not to jump to conclusions and another pilots' group criticised the report.

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South Korea medical students end 17-month boycott of classes

It is not clear when the students will return, but the government has welcomed the news.

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US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor 'gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so'.

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'Was this avoidable?': Families of Air India crash victims seek answers

Grieving relatives of some of the 260 victims are looking for more answers after a preliminary report.

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Two Palestinians killed in West Bank settler attack, health ministry says

The two men, including a dual US citizen, were killed when Israeli settlers attacked the town of Sinjil, according to the Palestinian health ministry.

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Air India report may lead to answers, but not closure for families

As experts analyse the findings of the report, it provides little comfort to the families who lost their loved ones.

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Gaza ceasefire talks on verge of collapse, Palestinian officials say

Senior Palestinian officials accuse Israel of deliberately stalling the negotiations in Qatar during the prime minister's US visit.

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Rosenberg: Putin determined to press on despite threat of tougher sanctions

Despite pressure from Donald Trump's White House, Russia remain committed to its war effort in Ukraine.

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Secret Service suspended staff for failings over Trump assassination attempt

The new deputy director says his organisation was "totally accountable" for the violence at Trump's rally in 2024.

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'A huge explosion-like sound' - Survivors recall moment India bridge collapsed

At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday after part of a bridge collapsed into a river in India's Gujarat state.

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Watch: Macron's day with the Royal Family

The French president met the Prince and Princess of Wales, the King and Queen and dignitaries on the first day of his state visit.

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200 million year-old flying reptile species found

The newly discovered flying reptile is the oldest pterosaur in North America.

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Indonesian volcano spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again

Following a series of eruptions three weeks ago, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun spewing hot ash and lava again.

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Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100

Search and rescue teams wade through mud-piled riverbanks for a fourth day as more flash floods threaten the region.

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Central Nairobi sealed off ahead of Kenyan protests

These are the latest in a wave of anti-government protests over the past year.

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Pet lion's owners arrested after big cat attacks three people

Dramatic footage showed the big cat leaping over a concrete wall then pouncing on a woman in Pakistan.

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Cautious optimism for Gaza ceasefire breakthrough as Netanyahu visits US

Israel's prime minister is under pressure from Donald Trump and people at home to agree a new ceasefire and hostage release deal.

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Watch: Australia's mushroom murder case… in under two minutes

Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill one other, after cooking them a toxic lunch.

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Thousands turn out to mark Dalai Lama's 90 birthday

Earlier this week, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader confirmed plans for a successor.

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'Y'all need to get out now' - Texans reflect on flood devastation

Search and rescue efforts continue after flash floods swept through central Texas killing at least 51.

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A boy saved by barbed wire, a 'destroyed' camp and missed warning signs in Texas floods

Survivors describe a deluge that pounced with devastating speed in the pre-dawn hours in central Texas.

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Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods

Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.

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Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction

At least 24 people have died and dozens of people are missing amid the flash flooding, authorities say.

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Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches

The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.

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Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece

Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete.

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Watch: What to know about the Diddy verdict - and what comes next

The disgraced hip-hop mogul was denied bail after being found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

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Michelin-starred chef's lobster bisque and foie gras heading to space

A menu by French chef Anne-Sophie Pic will travel with astronaut Sophie Adenot to the ISS next year.

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'Diddy' cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted on two other charges

A New York jury clears Combs of the most serious charges, but finds him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

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Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France

Two people are found dead by firefighters in Spain's Catalonia region, with heat-related fatalities in France and Italy.

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Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Somalia airport, official says

Eight people were on board the helicopter, an aviation official says.

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When you think you've won £280k, but it's £28

A couple have told the BBC about considering getting married after believing they had won a small fortune.

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