Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza war

It would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF forces from populated areas.

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French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say.

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ANC looks set to share power after historic election loss

South Africa's ruling party is set for its worst results since coming to power 30 years ago.

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Watch: Trump calls trial 'a disgrace' after guilty verdict

The former US president was found guilty on all 34 counts on Thursday.

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Ukraine allowed to hit some targets in Russia with US weapons - reports

The US give Ukraine permission to use US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia, but only near the Kharkiv region, US media report.

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When will the Trump jury reach a verdict?

We answer your Donald Trump deliberation questions on unanimous verdicts, jury instructions and more.

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Model sues over Cannes red carpet 'assault'

Sawa Pontyjska is one of several film festival guests filmed in encounters with a security guard.

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Hard choices as Ukraine faces worst crisis since war began

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains why there could be a dangerous summer ahead in Ukraine.

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New York crowds gather for sunset 'Manhattanhenge'

Each year, people gather to watch the Sun as it sets between the city's skyscrapers.

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What will Trump jury decide? Here are the three options

A verdict could come this week - the former president's conviction or acquittal, or there could be a mistrial.

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Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people

The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

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At least 16 dead as cyclone hits Bangladesh and India

Nearly a million people have been evacuated as Cyclone Remal destroys thousands of homes.

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Deadly strike on Rafah a tragic mishap, Netanyahu says

Scores were killed in the camp for displaced Palestinians which Israel says targeted "senior Hamas terrorists".

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Millions of Americans under storm alerts after deadly tornadoes

Huge storm front heads north-east a day after 21 die in tornadoes and high winds across four states.

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'We saw the flight attendant just go up in the air'

People from a Dublin-bound plane from Doha describe scenes on board during severe turbulence.

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Some 160 villagers reported taken in deadly raid in Nigeria

Nigerian officials say gunmen spent hours in the village and had time to drink tea before abducting people.

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130 people die at Sudan hospital amid city siege

Hospitals and markets in El Fasher are experiencing "violent artillery shelling", a resident says.

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Clive Myrie: ‘Mass shootings undermined my love for the US’

The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation.

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Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue.

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Watch: Smoke and flames at deadly India arcade fire

At least 22 people, including children, have died in a fire at a games arcade in India, local officials say.

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Watch: BBC's Jeremy Bowen at the site of Kharkiv strike

The BBC's international editor explains how Russia is seizing the opportunity to hit Ukraine in new deadly strikes.

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Pomp and drama as deposed Nigerian emir returns to throne

Muhammadu Sanusi II is reinstated after being dethroned four years ago for "insubordination".

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US names Kenya major ally as Russian influence grows

Kenyan President William Ruto is currently on a US state visit, the first in 16 years for an African leader.

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Pope clears way for London teenager to become first millennial saint

Carlo Acutis, who was born in London, is set to become the first millennial to be canonised.

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Genetically modified mosquitoes released to fight malaria

The genetically-engineered and non-biting mosquitoes are hoped to stop the spread of the invasive Anopheles stephensi species.

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Macron halts reform that sparked island 'insurrection'

He says local leaders should engage in dialogue to find a new deal for the archipelago's future.

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Families of Uvalde victims reach $2m settlement with city

They are also suing 92 state police officers for "shocking and extensive" failures in the 2022 shooting.

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Austrian man discovers mammoth bones in wine cellar

A winemaker makes the extraordinary discovery of bones dating back 30,000 years ago during renovations.

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Zuma lashes out at judges after election ban

South Africa's ex-president speaks to the BBC after being barred from standing in next week's election.

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Passenger describes moment turbulence hit flight

Jerry, who was flying to his son's wedding, says it was the worst day of his life.

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What is flight turbulence and why does it happen?

Most turbulence occurs in cloud with up- and downdrafts of wind, says BBC Weather's Simon King.

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What next for Iran after President Raisi's death?

Raisi's death will test a system where hardliners dominate all branches of power, Lyse Doucet writes.

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War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring

Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections.

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Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C

Parts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week.

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'Stop threatening Taiwan', its new president tells China

He urged Beijing to replace confrontation with dialogue, shortly after being sworn in on Monday.

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How should countries deal with falling birth rates?

As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.

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US security adviser urges Netanyahu to connect war to 'political strategy'

Jake Sullivan's visit comes as Israeli forces continue military operations in Gaza, including in Rafah.

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Israel war cabinet minister vows to quit if there is no post-war plan for Gaza

Recent weeks have seen an increasingly public rift over how Gaza should be governed after the war.

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Tunisia says 23 people missing in Mediterranean sea

The national guard says it has informed the navy and search and rescue operations are under way.

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Iran Nobel laureate says she faces new trial

Narges Mohammadi, 52, speaks out in a message from Evin prison where she is being held.

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Body of hostage recovered from Gaza, says IDF

The Israeli military said Ron Benjamin was found alongside the bodies of three other hostages.

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Messi's napkin contract promise sells for £762,400

The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed is sold at auction - for £762,400.

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Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years

David DePape still faces life imprisonment if convicted of separate state charges for the 2022 attack.

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Mass wedding for Nigeria orphans sparks outcry

Nigeria's women's minister says she has filed a court order to stop the ceremony planned for next week.

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Row over North Macedonia's name flares up again

The new president referred to her country as "Macedonia", re-igniting a decades-long name dispute with Greece.

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Why has the UN revised its Gaza death toll for women and children?

The UN says it is now relying on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza.

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Israeli minister attacks Netanyahu over Gaza future

There are growing signs of divisions within Israel's war cabinet over who should government Gaza after the war.

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After six months, Dutch parties reach government deal

Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders says he and three other leaders have agreed terms for a coalition.

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David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct

Lawyers for the illusionist say the allegations are "false and scurrilous".

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Swiss court jails Gambia ex-minister for 20 years

Ousman Sonko is convicted of crimes against humanity, including killing and torture, committed in The Gambia.

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Blinken arrives during perilous time for Ukraine

The front line has turned from a relative stalemate to a major Russian offensive in a week.

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Russia must pay for Ukraine rebuild, Blinken says

The top US diplomat vows to "seize" Russian assets in the US to fund rebuilding parts of Ukraine.

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Cohen admits past lies before Trump lawyer starts questioning

Donald Trump's former lawyer is into his second day of blockbuster testimony at Trump's hush-money trial.

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Nobel Prize winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

Canadian writer Alice Munro was known as the "master of the contemporary short story".

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Dissident filmmaker flees Iran after jail sentence

Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced over his new film, which is to be premiered at the Cannes festival.

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Migrant-smuggler arrested after BBC investigation

One of Europe’s most notorious people-smugglers, Barzan Majeed, says he transported thousands of people across the Channel.

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Melinda French Gates to quit Gates Foundation

Ms Gates announced her separation from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in 2021.

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Students walk out at Seinfeld graduation speech

Pro-Palestinian students booed the comedian who has been a vocal supporter of Israel during the war in Gaza.

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Tunisia lawyer arrested during live news broadcast

There has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied.

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Children killed as bomb falls near Sudan hospital - MSF

The battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days.

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Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden.

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Watch: Prince Harry plays sit-down volleyball

The Duchess of Sussex cheered on her husband from the side of the court.

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This is what it's like inside a black hole

A black hole is a region of space with such strong gravity not even light can escape.

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Mbappe announces he will leave Paris St-Germain

France striker Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris St-Germain at the end of the season.

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At least 50 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding

More than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages.

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Protesters attempt to storm Berlin's Tesla factory

Protesters opposed to the expansion of the site have clashed with police.

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Passengers flee burning plane that skidded off runway

Footage posted to social media shows chaotic scenes in Senegal's capital, Dakar.

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UN says 80,000 have fled Rafah as strikes intensify

Israeli tanks reportedly mass close to built-up areas of the south Gaza city amid constant shelling.

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Thousands protest against Israel at Eurovision

The authorities are on high alert in the Swedish city as tensions over Gaza spill out into the streets.

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Panama Papers law firm founder Ramón Fonseca dies

The 71-year-old died in hospital while awaiting a verdict in his money-laundering trial.

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Egypt probes shooting of Israeli-Canadian man

A group claiming responsibility for the attack says it was in response to Israel's actions in Gaza.

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Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine’s power plants

BBC Verify has been tracking Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

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The rise of Sweden's super rich

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires.

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TikTok sues to block US law which could ban app

TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".

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BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images

Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media.

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Everything you need to know about Met Gala 2024

A short story by British author JG Ballard serves as the annual fashion extravaganza's latest theme.

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Gazans celebrate after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire

Video shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza.

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Russia to hold nuclear drills following 'threats' from West

Russia will hold tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to recent comments by France and the UK, the Kremlin said.

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Hundreds ill after eating bánh mì in Vietnam

More than 560 Vietnamese people are taken to hospital with suspected food poisoning after eating the sandwiches.

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LA police clear out pro-Palestinian camp at university

The clear out comes as universities prepare for possible disruptions at graduation ceremonies.

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Crumbs! French bakers beat longest baguette world record

A 140.5m (461ft)-long baguette baked in the Parisian suburbs has beaten a previous record from Italy in 2019.

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Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo

The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style.

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Lord of the Rings actor Bernard Hill dies aged 79

Bernard Hill enjoyed a career spanning decades in film and television.

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Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security

The celebration of pop is set to take place amid protests at Israel's involvement in the competition.

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German election candidate attacked on campaign

Matthias Ecke was seriously injured after being kicked and hit in a suspected politically-motivated attack.

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Palestinian doctor dies in Israeli prison

Israeli authorities said they were investigating the death of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Adnan Al-Bursh.

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Homes demolished after Kenya flood evacuation order

Residents of a slum say the destruction of their homes caught them by surprise and they have nowhere to stay.

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A record number of sea lions gather in San Francisco

More than one thousand of the animals visited a city pier - the region's biggest spike in 15 years.

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Police fired gun while clearing Columbia University protest

There were no injuries or students nearby, and the bullet lodged in a wall. The matter is now under investigation.

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Nigerian paints nails for three days in world record bid

The 19-year-old technician says she painted 4,000 nails in an attempt to break the world record.

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Alarm in Israel at reports of possible ICC legal action over Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu has called reports of possible International Criminal Court action "an outrage".

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Police clear out UCLA's pro-Palestinian encampment

Officers in riot gear tore down makeshift barriers and set off flash bangs as they dismantled the site.

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Ghana celebrates as looted artefacts put on display

Some of the royal artefacts were stolen by British colonisers during the 19th Century Anglo-Ashanti war.

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Blinken says 'time is now' for Israel-Hamas deal in Gaza

Hamas has not yet responded to the latest proposal, which reportedly includes a 40-day ceasefire.

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