Hegseth warns China poses 'imminent' threat to Taiwan and urges Asia to boost defence
The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost spending and work with the US to deter war.
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Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71
The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says.
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Watch: A black eye and a gold key - Musk's last day at Doge
The tech mogul, whose time as a special government employee has ended, attributed the bruise to rough-housing with his five-year-old son.
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French scientist behind abortion pill dies aged 98
Etienne-Emile Baulieu created the pill to give women a safe alternative to surgical abortion.
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Macron warns the West could lose credibility over Ukraine and Gaza wars
The French president spoke at the Shangri-la Dialogue, a high-level Asia defence summit in Singapore.
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Trump tariffs reinstated as legal battle erupts
Tariffs will remain in place while a legal battle over Trump's tariffs continues.
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France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools
Smoking will be banned in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children from July, France's health minister said.
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Trial of Maradona's medical team collapses
It was found that a judge involved in the case had taken part in a show about the trial.
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Cassie Ventura needed stitches after Diddy beating, trial hears
Deonte Nash testified that he spent years witnessing the music mogul's abuse and threats.
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Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' amid Hugh Jackman divorce
The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023.
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Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o dies aged 87
The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.
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Moment police capture two escaped New Orleans inmates
The two men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Texas, just days after they fled a Louisiana jail with eight other inmates.
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Russian advance in Ukraine's north east may be attempt to create 'buffer zone'
The advance may be linked to Moscow's attempts to create "buffer zones" along the border, Ukrainian regional authorities say.
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Canada 'strong and free' and other takeaways from King's throne speech
King Charles delivered the first throne speech in Canada by the head of state since 1977 as the country amid tensions with the US.
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Could Nigeria's careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?
Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.
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A simple guide to South Korea's presidential election
The vote comes after the impeachment and removal of former president Yoon Suk Yeol.
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Ex-DR Congo president returns from self-imposed exile, party says
Joseph Kabila is now in rebel-held Goma, according to the M23 armed group and a party official.
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Far-right marchers attack Palestinians as Israel marks taking of Jerusalem
Israeli opposition leaders condemned attacks on Palestinians as "racist" and a disgrace to Judaism.
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Elderly woman rescued from flood ravaged Australian home
Taree, a city in New South Wales, Australia has been among the worst impacted by record levels of rainfall.
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'Situation is dire' - BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade
Malnourished five-month-old baby Siwar is now out of hospital in Gaza - but as we found, she and her family are struggling.
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Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks
Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs.
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US arrests man for allegedly trying to firebomb embassy in Israel
Officials say a 28-year-old with US citizenship had Molotov cocktails in his backpack and called for "death to America".
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Someone stole my BBC broadcasting bike - it's like losing a friend
Anna Holligan transformed her bike into a mobile studio for the BBC in Amsterdam - now it has vanished.
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Schumacher's 2001 Grand Prix-winning Ferrari sold for £13.43m
The Ferrari driven to victory by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix is sold for £13.43m at auction.
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Watch: Suspected sabotage causes Cannes power cut 'meltdown'
The prestigious film festival was disrupted, about 160,000 homes were without power and businesses were left without power.
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DR Congo ex-leader lashes out after immunity lifted for treason charges
Joseph Kabila made the remarks in a 45-minute speech live on YouTube from an unspecified location.
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Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris
The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity.
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Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81
He was known for dramatic and unflinching black-and-white images of hardship, conflict and natural beauty.
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Watch: German troops permanently sent to Lithuania's eastern border
The German military has not permanently stationed troops on foreign soil since World War Two.
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US Supreme Court blocks public funding for religious charter school
A split Supreme Court ruling upholds a lower court decision that prohibited Oklahoma from establishing the nation's first Christian charter school.
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Anti-Hamas protests in southern Gaza enter third day
Protesters were seen in videos calling for an end to the war and the removal of the armed group from Gaza
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Watch moment Trump ambushes Ramaphosa with video
In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, Trump pressed Cyril Ramaphosa on widely discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa.
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Watch: Fatal storms flood the south of France
At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France.
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EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu
The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.
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French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims
Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.
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Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump
The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting.
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US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans
Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe.
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Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania
"Fear managed to defeat fury" is how one analyst interpreted liberal Nicusor Dan beating hard-right George Simion to the presidency.
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Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?
A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.
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Austrian Eurovision winner JJ receives hero's welcome at Vienna airport
The 24-year-old took the title at the Eurovision competition with the song Wasted Love.
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Warsaw's liberal mayor leads Polish presidential vote – exit poll
Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.
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Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer
Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms, his office said.
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US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash
Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred.
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India's forgotten actor who lost her legacy to caste oppression
PK Rosy, the first actress in Malayalam cinema, was hounded out of her home after playing the role of an upper caste woman.
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Police investigate fatal explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs
No one from a nearby fertility clinic was harmed, but one person was killed and several were injured.
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Five killed after helicopters collide in Finland
Police have not confirmed the number of deaths but said there were five people on board in total.
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Trump says he will call Putin on Monday to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'
The US president said he would also talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Nato leaders.
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Mexico accuses Youtuber MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids filming permit
Authorities say they never allowed Mr Beast to film at their pyramid heritage sites for profit.
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Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying
The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.
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Watch: UK surgeon shares footage from Gaza hospital after deadly Israeli strike
Tuesday's strike killed 28 people, the Hamas-run civil defence said. Israel says it was a precise strike on Hamas.
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Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack
The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub.
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Seventeen arrest warrants issued over Bangkok skyscraper collapse
The State Audit Office tower in Bangkok collapsed after an earthquake hit neighbouring Myanmar in March.
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Ukraine to attend peace talks as US says Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough
Marco Rubio says the "only way we’re going to have a breakthrough here is between President Trump and President Putin".
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'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in Poland
Dozens say they have been abused in public, bullied in schools and seen increasing xenophobic material online.
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Scared and malnourished - footage from Gaza shows plight of children and aftermath of Israeli strike
Israel says it targeted top Hamas militants hiding among civilians at the Khan Younis hospital.
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Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals 'systematic' aid theft
The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs.
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'This is my closure': Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court
The celebrity businesswoman grew tearful as she gave evidence in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing her at gunpoint.
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What Trump does next on Ukraine is key - and he could go either way
Neither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner.
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Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas in Gaza
The 21-year-old is the first hostage to be released since a ceasefire came to an end in March.
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Scepticism and cautious hope as PKK takes historic step to disband
There are calls for an amnesty for PKK prisoners, after the end of its 40-year insurgency against Turkey.
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BBC team's tense encounter with sanctioned Israeli settler while filming in West Bank
Israeli settler Moshe Sharvit established a so-called 'outpost' in occupied West Bank
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Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire
It comes as a senior Palestinian official confirms direct talks between Hamas and the US in Qatar.
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White House, Qatar discuss transfer of luxury jet for Air Force One
Qatar said a deal for "temporary use" of the plane was under negotiation, amid media reports of a gift.
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Zelensky offers to meet Putin after Trump demands Ukraine hold direct talks with Russia
"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," the Ukrainian leader says after Trump urged him to "have the meeting, now!"
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How to win Eurovision, according to the experts
Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem.
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India and Pakistan accuse each other of 'violations' after ceasefire deal
Delhi and Islamabad accused each other of breaching a ceasefire brokered after four days of cross-border attacks.
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Magic spells, innuendo and riddles: Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs
With just a week to go, here's our guide to the songs and artists taking part in Eurovision 2025.
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Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies
He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.
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Turkish Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk to be released
Her arrest follows the White House's crackdown on what it has classified as antisemitism on US campuses.
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Watch Pope Leo XIV's first public address - in full
Speaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, he paid tribute to his predecessor and called for unity.
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Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland spying report
US spy agencies have been told to step up espionage around Greenland, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa
The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.
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Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future government
Merz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division.
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Carney tells Trump that Canada 'won't be for sale, ever'
The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US.
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EU plans to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027
The European Union vowed to end energy relations with Russia after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear
The 81-year-old man said he had no choice but to shoot the animal after it attacked him during a hunt.
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Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after missile attack near airport
A spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry said at least 21 people were injured in the attack.
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Ukraine claims strike in Russia's Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion
Kyiv says it struck a drone command centre in border village and insists forces remain inside Russian region
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Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine
Miners were kidnapped and killed in a Peruvian gold mine after a confrontation with a criminal gang.
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Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster
A large-scale bomb attack was thwarted by police before Gaga's first concert in Brazil since 2012.
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Trump says he won't seek a third term
'This is not something I'm looking to do,' Trump says about speculation he may run again in 2028.
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Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey
Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation.
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Fears of global instability drive Singapore voters into ruling party's arms
The People's Action Party won by a landslide in an election dominated by concerns over the cost of living and the economy.
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New post for Togo leader could see him rule for life
Faure Gnassingbé's new role has no official term limits and his critics say it is a "coup d'état".
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Two dead after Peruvian navy ship hits oil platform in Amazon River
Thirty crew members were rescued from the vessel, while one person remains missing, Peru's defence ministry says.
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Seven killed in tour bus crash near Yellowstone National Park
A pickup truck and a tourist van collide on a highway near the famous park in eastern Idaho.
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North Korea: First road bridge to Russia 'significant' development
The announcement comes after North Korea confirmed for the first time its soldiers are fighting alongside Russia.
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Apple braces for $900m blow from Trump tariffs
The levies will weigh on the iPhone maker, despite Trump's decision to spare key electronics from the new import taxes.
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Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.
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Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul
More than 50,000 police officers are deployed to the Turkish capital and public transport is shut down.
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Ros Atkins on... What's in the US-Ukraine resources deal?
The BBC's analysis editor looks at what has been agreed in the much-anticipated agreement.
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