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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2nsYe3E

Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan

The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it "unacceptable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/64J1yKR

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fjJYzlF

Last hospital in North Gaza governorate evacuated after Israeli order

Al-Awda, the last functioning hospital in the North Gaza governorate, is out of service after the Israeli military ordered its evacuation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pS4FDNU

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5f3rwvR

How the West is helping Russia to fund its war on Ukraine

Data shows that Russian fossil fuel revenues are three times higher than aid allocated to Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dbSUAjK

Trump tariffs reinstated as legal battle erupts

Tariffs will remain in place while a legal battle over Trump's tariffs continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4srwc7j

Judge blocks Trump's effort to restrict foreign students at Harvard - for now

The case pits the government's power over student visas against Harvard's free speech rights from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZDRUc4A

Rosenberg: What a new Stalin statue says about Russia's attempt to reshape history

A brand new statue of of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin has been unveiled at a Metro station in Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ynah0OU

Rat-borne diseases cause crisis in Sarajevo

Health experts in Bosnia and Herzegovina are warning there is a serious public health problem in the capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nlpvzdm

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A0x64yc

King's Canadian speech doesn't mention you-know-who

There were calls for Canada to remain "strong and free" in what King Charles called a "critical moment". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5DVBh3w

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 eighth other inmates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U1J7eo5

Russia's advance in Ukraine's north east may be bid to create 'buffer zone'

The advance may be linked to Moscow's attempts to create "buffer zones" along the border, Ukrainian regional authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qVcTz7B

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yL0uPJ7

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A7thjYa

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nAh57eC

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/90hTVjI

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iWFeA6S

Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks

Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MCHFk1N

Victims in landmark child abuse trial ask why France doesn't want to know

The trial of France's most prolific known paedophile comes to an end this week amid widespread frustration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HPAjqXk

'It's not fair': Other refugees in limbo as US welcomes white South Africans

Refugees from other nations ask why the White House has made an exception for white South Africans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mfq2TAa

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wvq6Jtu

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7npHXlk

Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic

As Arctic ice melts, global powers seize new opportunities to extract oil, speed up trade and boost their military presence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yXjkQTR

Several injured in Hamburg knife attack as woman arrested

A 39-year-old woman has been arrested and a major operation is under way, German police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L3NhKtJ

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JuxMBci

As Israel faces diplomatic 'tsunami', Trump is staying quiet

This has been a tumultuous week for the Jewish state, the BBC's Paul Adams writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n0crRMQ

A coffee by any other name: Starbucks avoids brewing controversy in South Korea

All six presidential candidates' names are banned in Starbucks stores to "maintain neutrality". from BBC News https://ift.tt/G5J8zHh

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LtkcRa1

Trump administration ends Harvard's ability to enrol international students

The move escalates the administration's row with America's oldest university over hiring, admissions and teaching practices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UJ8TKD5

Denmark to raise retirement age to highest in Europe

From 2040, Danish people born after 31 December 1970 will be eligible to retire at 70 years old. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d6Dzbi9

Judge says US deportations to South Sudan violate court order

The Trump administration says it is deporting eight criminal "monsters", as immigration attorneys challenge the move. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dkOB2xF

'The mood is changing': Israeli anger grows at conduct of war

Support for the war in Gaza is waning, with some Israeli political and military figures criticising the conflict in recent days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ntGfCLj

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 from BBC News https://ift.tt/FaIUNk6

Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel

The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbMFRqs

Watch: Fatal storms flood the south of France

At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbhgfqw

Italy's Meloni ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump's war mediation plan

For now the Holy See says the idea of even hosting talks is more a hope than a concrete plan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Csxdkj

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NuCD4IQ

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mjzO57l

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vqgm7hc

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8kqoejU

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iTFkz3p

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yRBg3nw

Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms, his office said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g7fZmcH

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MZhXLwB

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WuaY873

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iMNnOvU

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eYIiarg

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OyiS7KG

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NFQfUSr

Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill

Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gp8ZHio

Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia

The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fAwauQ7

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sqOFTJc

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Esmuj95

Seventeen arrest warrants issued over Bangkok skyscraper collapse

The State Audit Office tower collapsed when Bangkok was hit by tremors of a massive earthquake in Myanmar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XB3qrmT

Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack

The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub. from BBC News https://ift.tt/59IDns3

US says Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks

Marco Rubio says he does not have high expectations for Ukraine-Russia peace talks due to be held in Turkey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qN6ybD5

Meet the 'invisible crew' who have 35 seconds to prevent a Eurovision blunder

Find out how Eurovision gets one act off the stage and another one in place in under a minute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n5NMrDW

At least 21 killed in crash in Mexico, official says

Several other people have been injured and are receiving medical treatment, a local official says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GCSMy5H

Trump's meeting with Sharaa, unthinkable just months ago, boosts Syrians' hopes

Syria's interim leader met the US president in Riyadh after he announced he would lift sanctions on Syria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9gwhoCm

Canada's Carney unveils economy-focused cabinet amid US trade war

Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet reshuffle includes changes to the core team overseeing the currently fraught US-Canada relationship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/49FU2Rj

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UR38fEG

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SJ6zIBs

Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed in California prison

The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lziIXP5

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N0zU3dh

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 from BBC News https://ift.tt/NiyvS7q

Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire

The release will come ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C3QlseV

Trump to receive luxury jet for Air Force One from Qatar

The aircraft is intended for use as a presidential plane, which will then be donated to Trump's library. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MtfdO39

How to win Eurovision, according to the experts

Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zd53HjD

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kimKScv

How will Pope Leo lead? His first days may yield clues

Scrutiny about the way the latest pope might run the Catholic Church started the moment he stepped on to the balcony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9QtqPsg

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lRw34ZC

Mexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' name change

President Sheinbaum argues Trump's executive order applies only to the US portion of the continental shelf. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N3TWR1m

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WxBcaCg

Pakistan and India trade accusations over drone strikes

Both sides accuse each other of military attacks as the international community calls for calm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/usEMdwI

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zi5aJIY

Watch: Black smoke emerges after first conclave ballot

The signal means more voting will take place tomorrow as a new pope has not yet been chosen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qkaVGpn

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/62M5Num

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave

There has been a growing coalescence around the idea Pope Francis's work to shake up the workings of the Church should be built on - but some of his critics are not convinced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KG0MejV

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lS2ycTm

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HP1tp6V

Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz

As Trump orders the reopening of the notorious prison, Lily Jamali takes a closer look at what draws tourists there. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q38kMt9

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UmWKwMD

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 from BBC News https://ift.tt/c1g06tU

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GQFfHrd

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8VI7v95

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zDmNYGd

Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?

The Spanish grid operator said the preliminary assessment suggests there was no cyber attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qxr9hMA

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TsjvC9e

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PG0g2AV

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IkaBOTd

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zNLREOA

Why Australia's opposition is vying for votes on Chinese social media

Chinese Australians are a crucial group that deserted the conservative Liberal-National coalition in the last election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ygC2hGH

'Well there you go' - watch moment spokeswoman learns Waltz news

Tammy Bruce found out about Mike Waltz's job change from a reporter during a news briefing on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g7BR93Z

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ohp7F9r

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/atx3XvC