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/YRMa4HQ via IFT...
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 "...
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. ...
French scientist behind abortion pill dies aged 98
Etienne-Emile Baulieu created the pill to give women a safe alternative to surgical abortion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N491kFM via IF...
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/GpMyvgQ...
World has responsibility to get aid into Gaza, UN official tells BBC
The UN's Tom Fletcher tells the BBC the people of Gaza have been subjected to forced starvation by Israel. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Security breaks down in Gaza as desperate people search for food
Scenes of chaos and looting in parts of Gaza persist as food shortages continue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4rheg7O via IFTTT
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/hcHeYNT via IFTTT
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/jNzIcYi ...
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...
Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' amid Hugh Jackman divorce
The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2uMPFLa via IFT...
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/9gxp5ZB via IF...
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 BB...
Crowds overrun US-backed group's new aid distribution site in Gaza
Videos show people walking over torn-down fences at the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's site in Rafah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QT4...
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. ...
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/Cl...
A simple guide to South Korea's presidential election
The vote comes after the impeachment and removal of former president Yoon Suk Yeol. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pjIzcyo via IFTTT
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/QVUgMEJ via ...
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...
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/v...
'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 ...
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/bzrvGyi via ...
'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/8jIrO4m ...
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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NblB1...
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 ...
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 ...
She found her daughter after 44 years. Now she's suing Korea's government
Hundreds made damning allegations of fraud, kidnapping and trafficking about an overseas adoption programme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
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/3AiEb1v via IFT...
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 New...
'Leap together' - watch Kermit's advice to graduating students
The famous frog gave the commencement speech at the University of Maryland where Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated in 1960. from BBC Ne...
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...
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/jwLzSO4 via IF...
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 ...
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 N...
'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 ...
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/6tk...
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 ...
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/l8MDxTB via IFTTT
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/qvZ3c5...
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/AYbc...
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 presidenc...
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/oNPRhcU via IFTTT
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/borU9Di vi...
Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer, his office says
Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/glod6wV via IFTTT
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/7l...
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 ...
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/TKmZ4br...
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/nWb05KQ vi...
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/s46a5cM via ...
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 htt...
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/tSdDhNF via...
Watch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university library
A manuscript, once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta, is now believed to be genuine and ''one of the world's most val...
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/jvtLToh ...
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/...
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/AHr2mQn v...
Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City
Israel alleges several buildings are being used by Hamas. Local authorities and aid agencies say thousands of civilians are sheltering there...
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.t...
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/rpwq8uN via I...
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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KYSL5cD via IFTTT
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/ROBTvw8 via I...
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/NbcUCzQ via...
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/ZTFxw1z via IF...
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/...
How to win Eurovision, according to the experts
Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8iDX7nY via IFTTT
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://if...
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:...
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/dKqnyb2...
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/...
India reports strikes on military bases, Pakistan denies any role
India has accused Pakistan of attacking three military bases, a claim which has been denied by Islamabad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jqt...
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. f...
Watch: The first day of the conclave in a minute
After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel's chimney at around 9pm local time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cj0...
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/Em0hAVr via IFT...
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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z...
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 htt...
Mourning mother's anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers
A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans. from BBC News https://ift.t...
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. from BBC N...
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 Ne...
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/dgI9w8...
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:/...
Is Trump's plan to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison realistic?
Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to turn Alcatraz back into a prison. from BBC News https://ift....
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/9SRPmiJ v...
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/...
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/8gAs3p...
Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says
One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored b...
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...
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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vu...
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/1JtUg84 via IF...
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 Ne...
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:...
Seven killed in tour bus crash near Yellowstone National Park
A pickup truck and a tourist van collide on a highway within the famous park in eastern Idaho. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AugFxV3 via I...
US man gets 53 years for fatally stabbing Palestinian-American child
Joseph Czuba was convicted for targeting the child and his mother over their Muslim faith shortly after the start of the Israel-Gaza war. ...
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://if...
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. from BBC News https:...
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/05b1y...
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