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 planning attack on Olympics

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

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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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Counting under way in South Africa's crucial election

Votes are being counted after the most closely fought election since the ANC came to power 30 years ago.

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Watch: Rubbish-filled balloon saga explained… in 63 seconds

North Korea sends at least 260 balloons into the South, scattering suspected excrement and rubbish.

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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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Spain, Norway and Ireland recognise Palestinian state

The three European nations aim to refocus attention on finding a political solution to the Gaza war.

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What happens if Trump is convicted in hush-money trial?

The jury in Mr Trump's hush-money case will soon begin deliberations. So what could happen next?

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Netanyahu vows to continue war amid air strike condemnation

At least 45 people were killed in a strike on Rafah, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

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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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'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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Veteran sketch artists never seen a trial like Trump's

The sketch artists at Trump's trial have covered decades of high-profile cases. The former president's was unlike all others.

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US teen arrested for melee at UCLA Gaza protest

The arrest of 18-year-old Edan On marks the first arrest of a counter-protester linked to the chaos.

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CCTV reveals lion taking dog from family home

Jaci the rottweiler had been with the family for nearly two years and leaves her twin Laser behind.

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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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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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Nikki Haley says she is voting Trump for president

Ms Haley was once Mr Trump's UN ambassador and was the last of his major Republican primary rivals.

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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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Trump won't testify as defence and prosecution rest cases

Justice Juan Merchan dismissed the jury until next week and oversaw preparing instructions ahead of their deliberations.

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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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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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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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Slovakia PM Fico 'approaching a positive prognosis'

It comes as a man charged with attempting to murder Robert Fico arrived in court on Saturday.

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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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CCTV appears to show Diddy beating girlfriend in hotel

The clip seems to show an attack described in Casandra Ventura's lawsuit against the rapper last year.

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Vatican tightens rules on supernatural phenomena

The new guidelines are expected to tighten the criteria for what counts as a divine apparition.

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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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Trump lawyer takes aim at Cohen trying to paint him as liar

"Does the outcome of this trial affect you personally?" Mr Blanche asked Cohen at one point

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Can US floating pier improve Gaza’s critical aid pipeline?

An ambitious US maritime corridor is due to start operating off Gaza's coast in the coming days.

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What did ICJ ruling mean in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

The ICJ ruling has come under intense scrutiny, centring on the word "plausible". What did the court mean?

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Why South Africa's health insurance is causing ructions

President Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy.

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Three killed in New Caledonia as riots escalate after Paris vote

The riots come in response to the French parliament giving French residents there more voting rights.

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German far-right politician guilty of using Nazi slogan

Höcke has led the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) regional branch in Thuringia since the party was founded in 2013

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Bad behaviour shuts Dublin-New York portal

Organisers say they are working on solutions to address bad behaviour near the art installation.

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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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Cohen draws many lines tying Trump to hush money

In court, Michael Cohen also said Trump had warned 'a lot of women' would make claims against him.

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Proud mullet-wearers embrace their style at festival

More than 200 people attended the European mullet festival in Quievrain, Belgium

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Why has Putin removed key ally as defence minister?

Steve Rosenberg considers possible reasons behind Sergei Shoigu's replacement in the middle of a war.

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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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Cold lava sweeps villages near volcano, killing 37

Heavy rains washed volcanic debris and pebbles down Mount Marapi in Indonesia.

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Georgia opposition urges UK to oppose 'Russian law'

Critics say the foreign influence bill will be used to clamp down on the Tbilisi government's opponents.

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Putin set to replace defence minister Shoigu

Sergei Shoigu, a long-standing ally of the president, has played a key role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Hope for rare mountain chicken frog thanks to London-born froglets

Frantic efforts are being made to save the endangered mountain chicken frog, native to just two Caribbean islands.

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Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill

Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year.

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Virginia university students walk out of graduation event

Dozens of VCU grads left during Gov Glenn Youngkin's speech, in part over his comments on campus protests.

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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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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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Unrwa closes East Jerusalem compound after attacks

The head of the UN agency says the perimeter of its building was set fire to twice on Thursday.

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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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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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North Korean weapons are killing Ukrainians. The implications are far bigger

A missile that crashed in Kharkiv shows the surprising scale at which Pyongyang's weapons are used.

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US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft

The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS.

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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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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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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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Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger

The Russians are said to be sharing a wing of Niger's main airport, but not mingling with US troops.

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Face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed

Scientists build a 3D model of one of our evolutionary cousins from the pieces of a shattered skull.

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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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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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In pictures: May Day rallies around the world

Workers take to the streets across the globe, as more than 200 protesters are arrested in Istanbul.

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