Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 48, hospital says
The hospital says 22 children and 15 women are among the dead after several homes in the Jabalia area were hit overnight.
'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.
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.
Peru's prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Gustavo Adrianzén's resignation is another blow to President Dina Boluarte amid anger over rising crime.
Bailey gets restraining order against 'abusive' ex
She alleges rapper DDG has been violent towards her since their break-up. He has not yet commented.
White South Africans going to US are cowards, Ramaphosa says
South Africans are resilient and don't run away from their problems, President Ramaphosa says.
Judge cuts Menendez brothers' sentences giving them chance of freedom
The decision could pave the way for Erik and Lyle Menendez to be freed, in a case that still divides the US.
Human rights groups warn of 'surge' in migrant worker deaths in Saudi Arabia
Workers are already dying from preventable workplace accidents as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, reports say.
Military rulers in Mali dissolve all political parties
All political meetings have also been banned as the junta intensifies its grip on power.
Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies
The former guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 earned his nickname because of his modest lifestyle.
Plane crash victims' families file complaint against Jeju Air CEO
A criminal complaint was filed against 15 people, including the transport minister, for negligence.
Céline Dion sends message to Eurovision as favourites Sweden qualify
The singer sends a good luck message to Switzerland, as 10 countries qualify for Saturday's final.
Champion cyclist sentenced over Olympian wife's car death
Melissa Hoskins died after she was struck by a car driven by her husband Rohan Dennis in 2023.
Biden aide hits back at book alleging cover-up of his 'deterioration'
Biden's condition during his 2024 presidential campaign was said to be so poor that aides discussed putting him in a wheelchair.
Tearful Casandra Ventura tells court Diddy beat and humiliated her
She testifies the rapper would often "bash on my head, knock me over, drag me and kick me".
Wild chimpanzees filmed using forest 'first aid'
The research builds on the discovery that chimps seek out and eat certain plants to self-medicate.
Case quacked: Flying duck caught by Swiss speed camera is repeat offender
Police say the mallard was likely a repeat offender and was caught in the same spot seven years ago.
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.
Cryptocurrency boss's daughter escapes kidnap gang in Paris street
A masked gang tried to abduct the woman and her young son in the latest gang attack in France.
Canada's Carney unveils cabinet of familiar and fresh faces amid US trade war
Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet reshuffle includes changes to the core team overseeing the fraught US-Canada relationship.
'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.
Zelensky vows to 'do everything' to ensure direct talks with Putin in Turkey
Russia has not yet said who it will send to Istanbul on Thursday and has refused to respond to ultimatums.
Germany arrests self-declared 'king' and bans his extremist group
Police arrest the leaders of Germany's largest Reichsbürger faction, that calls itself "Kingdom of Germany".
Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals 'systematic' aid theft
The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs.
Israel denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', UN Palestinian refugee agency head tells BBC
Two months after all humanitarian aid was blocked, Philippe Lazzarini tells international editor Jeremy Bowen “starvation is spreading” inside Gaza.
Gérard Depardieu found guilty in sexual assault trial
The French actor, who denies the allegations, has been given a suspended jail term of 18 months.
What did Erik and Lyle Menendez do and when could they be released?
On Tuesday, a Los Angeles judge reduced Lyle and Erik's murder sentence, making them eligible for parole.
The heartbeat of a billion: What Virat Kohli meant to India
Legendary India batter Virat Kohli announced retirement from international Test cricket on Monday.
El Chapo & Deputy Jesus - why Kenya's president has so many nicknames
William Ruto has the uncanny ability to attract numerous alternative handles, most are unflattering.
How real is the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan?
Recent hostilities were a reminder of how easily a crisis could escalate into catastrophe.
Is Trump allowed to accept $400m luxury plane as a gift?
The US leader has faced criticism over his plan to accept a plane from Qatar worth an estimated $400m.
Gold is booming - but investors lured in by the hype could lose out, warn experts
Trade wars and volatile markets have contributed to a gold rush, but investors shouldn't put all their eggs in this one basket, warn experts
Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see
Severe air pollution is obscuring visibility of the highest mountain peaks on Earth, hitting tourism hard.
Stars hit the Cannes Film Festival: Five things to look out for
Scarlett Johansson, Paul Mescal and Tom Cruise star in films that will receive their premieres.
Trump's mediation offer on Kashmir puts India in a tight spot
For decades, third-party mediation on Kashmir has been taboo in the Indian foreign ministry.
China has come to the table - but this fight is far from over
Beijing can claim its defiance has delivered a battle victory in the trade war.
What does the US-China tariff deal mean?
The agreement marks a major de-escalation of the trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Trump's US drug prices order: what is Most Favoured Nation status?
The president promises sweeping price cuts "almost immediately", but experts say these are unlikely.
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
The rare disease in a remote town where 'almost everyone is a cousin'
Many children in a Brazil town lost the ability to walk, so one scientist set about discovering why.
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.
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.
'Proud to be young' - Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister
Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.
One of Alcatraz's last living inmates on Trump's plan to reopen notorious prison
Charlie Hopkins was imprisoned in Alcatraz in the 1950s, where he spent three "lonely" years.
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.
Key looks from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet
From Quentin Tarantino to Bella Hadid - celebrities hit the red carpet as the 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off in the South of France.
Watch timelapse of Trump's marathon handshake session with Saudis
Dozens of senior officials, military leaders and businessmen queued to greet the US president in Saudi Arabia.
Watch: Thermal camera captures moment volcano erupts
The volcano on the Negros island spewed plumes of ash around 3km (1.8 miles) high into the air.
Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockade
The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the rise of malnutrition in Gaza's children.
Watch: Crowds cheer as Pope holds first Sunday address
Worshippers packed St Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV called for an end to global conflicts.
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