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BBC reporter in court describes Trump's reaction after guilty verdict

A BBC reporter who was in the courtroom describes the former president's body language as the guilty verdict was read. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CPyM4E1 via IFTTT

Deadly end to Mexico campaign as local candidate shot

A man running for mayor in Guerrero state has become the latest victim in a campaign beset by violence from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZJ14WdR via IFTTT

Hong Kong convicts 14 activists of subversion in biggest security case

The court acquitted two other defendants, saying it "cannot be sure" that they were "parties to the scheme". from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ieQN2G via IFTTT

BBC business newsBHP pulls out of Anglo American mining mega-merger

The £39bn mega-merger between the two international mining giants collapses after a frantic back and forth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kpHEP0c via IFTTT

BBC business newsLabour says it won't announce any more tax rises

In her first major campaign speech, the shadow chancellor said all policies will be "fully costed". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4NTjHS2 via IFTTT

Former Thai PM Thaksin to face royal insult charges

The veteran figure of Thai politics only returned to the country last year after 15 years in exile. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HyPYawn via IFTTT

What each side said in Trump trial closing arguments

The BBC's Nada Tawfik highlights the key points from the final arguments in the ex-president's hush-money case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QRcO7eE via IFTTT

Furiosa sees worst Memorial Day opening in 30 years

The Mad Max prequel narrowly beat its competitor The Garfield Movie, which made $31.1m (£24.3m). from BBC News https://ift.tt/BKR5U6J via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow much is the state pension worth now?

Payments to pensioners have risen by 8.5% following the government's "triple lock" pledge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/69xZoKe via IFTTT

Israel continues Rafah strikes after dozens killed in bombing

PM Netanyahu calls the strike a "tragic mishap" but vows to continue the war against Hamas despite international condemnation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7zqGjiY via IFTTT

German army officer jailed for spying for Russia

The 52-year-old captain admitted to passing information on munitions systems and aircraft to Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pHo5smI via IFTTT

US actor shot dead during attempted car theft

General Hospital and Siberia actor Johnny Wactor was killed on Saturday in LA, his family confirms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VPOHYe2 via IFTTT

Boos and jeers for Trump at Libertarian convention

Trump's speech divided the crowd, but the former US ploughed on regardless. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OBAoFdh via IFTTT

Is ANC conquering or struggling in South Africa poll?

The governing party wraps up its campaign for a seventh term with a rally in Soweto. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OxkMNmb via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Gp5mUB via IFTTT

India games arcade fire kills 20

The fire broke out in a gaming zone in the western state of Gujarat from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mf8vmJI via IFTTT

Russia hits Kharkiv supermarket - authorities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CEutZS0 via IFTTT

Chile arrests firefighter for blaze that killed 137

A forestry worker is also arrested and charged with arson over the fire - the country's deadliest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eYdfK03 via IFTTT

Louisiana designates abortion pills as controlled substances

State outlaws possession of commonly used Mifepristone and Misoprostol without a prescription. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tgCiv8B via IFTTT

Wreckage of US World War 2 submarine found after 80 years

The USS Harder sank Japanese ships in audacious missions during the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Haigds8 via IFTTT

BBC business newsEx-Post Office boss cries as she admits incorrect evidence

Paula Vennells broke down several times during her evidence to the Horizon IT scandal inquiry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0PmGoXz via IFTTT

French arrest over suspected Olympic torch relay plot

A man is held on suspicion of targeting Thursday's event in Bordeaux, says France's interior minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ILMWXi3 via IFTTT

Czech court okays extradition of US murder plot accused

The Czech justice minister will now decide whether to extradite Nikhil Gupta, an Indian, to the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zDY7rR0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots

The ICO wants to know the safeguards around Recall, which can take screengrabs of your screen every few seconds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4tom2EJ via IFTTT

Watch: Inside wrecked plane after massive turbulence

Footage shows injured passengers, items strewn across the floor and oxygen masks dangling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ikRKed via IFTTT

UN halts Rafah food distribution due to shortages and hostilities

A UN agency says its stores are inaccessible because of an Israeli operation in the south Gaza city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EQMkr39 via IFTTT

BBC business newsRyanair sees rises in air fares easing over summer

Airline profits rise despite fuel costs as it warns deliveries of Boeing jets could be further delayed from BBC News https://ift.tt/pC06EOb via IFTTT

South Korea bans TikTok hit 'idolising' Kim Jong Un

The boppy propaganda tune extols Kim Jong Un as a "friendly father" and "great leader". from BBC News https://ift.tt/HyR98mL via IFTTT

South Africa's top court bars Zuma from being lawmaker

Ex-President Jacob Zuma's 15-month prison sentence disqualifies him from being a lawmaker. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N5jOecH via IFTTT

BBC business news'I had no choice but to get a 35-year mortgage'

With more young homebuyers opting for ultra-long mortgages, we hear from people about their personal experiences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4KYws5n via IFTTT

Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C

Parts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hxi7eBV via IFTTT

BBC business newsUnion forming stalled in US Mercedes-Benz

The UAW effort to win members in at Mercedes was a test of a wider resurgence in worker activism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DwRy4Hj via IFTTT

Russia's glide bombs devastating Ukraine's cities on the cheap

Russia is increasingly using budget "glide bombs" to advance its offensive in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TP1nHlo via IFTTT

Slovakia PM Fico stable after further surgery

Officials say it is unlikely the 59-year-old can be moved back to Bratislava in the next few days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sxBKX41 via IFTTT

BBC business newsSevern Trent boss defends multi-million pay packet

The water firm made 60,000 sewage spills last year but insists river quality is improving. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ab7lDPQ via IFTTT

BBC business newsIs China's bubble tea bubble about to burst?

Chinese bubble tea shares fizzle, raising questions about the industry and Hong Kong's stock market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gd82NY1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsReality TV stars charged over investment plugs

Lauren Goodger, from The Only Way is Essex, is among those accused of promoting the unauthorised scheme on Instagram. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FiBHZwI via IFTTT

French police kill man trying to 'burn synagogue'

French police kill an armed man who aimed to set fire to Rouen synagogue, the interior minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OYkWqj2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsEasing US inflation stokes interest rate cut debate

Consumer prices in the US rose 3.4% over the 12 months to April, easing from 3.5% a month earlier. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HFQsiNf via IFTTT

Five Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza 'by tank fire'

The reported friendly-fire incident in Jabalia is one of the deadliest since the war began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rwPTsb9 via IFTTT

Israeli minister attacks Netanyahu over Gaza future

There are growing signs of divisions within Israel's war cabinet over who should govern Gaza after the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cXf3pLH via IFTTT

BBC business newsIndian spices face heat over global safety concerns

India is a global powerhouse of spices. But recent quality concerns have cast a cloud on its position. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MFKGSxZ via IFTTT

China’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep up

For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to pivot to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has been taken seriously enough. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Hc60Qn via IFTTT

One 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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zrpEO82 via IFTTT

BBC business newsShares in meme stock GameStop mount a return

Shares in Gamestop, the original meme stock, surge again as 'Roaring Kitty' returns online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HqACXs0 via IFTTT

Dual world records marked on Mount Everest

Kami Rita Sherpa scaled the world's tallest mountain for a 29th time while a Briton marked his 18th. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cYW2pmz via IFTTT

Russia blames Ukraine after blast destroys apartments

At least two people are said to have been killed after a section of a 10-storey block collapsed in Belgorod. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s3xpHJc via IFTTT

Israel orders more evacuations as Rafah fighting intensifies

The Israeli military tells thousands of Palestinians to leave the city as it expands its military operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZsGI1hB via IFTTT

BBC business newsZahawi confirms nearly £5m paid for tax error

The ex-chancellor says he is sorry for not giving more details in his ministerial declaration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IvsJPge via IFTTT

BBC business newsWho gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EcPhStf via IFTTT

Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UKJaMgj via IFTTT

Israel orders more Rafah residents to evacuate city

People in more areas of Gaza's southern city Rafah are told to head to an "expanded humanitarian area" by the Israeli military. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rMQKnm4 via IFTTT

Attacks overshadow start to Malaysia soccer season

Three members of the national team suffer separate assaults, leaving police and fans baffled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mPh1LYz via IFTTT

Brazil floods drive thousands from their homes

Heavy rains wreak havoc in southern Brazil, leaving many homeless and raising fears of further chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/26L0OHN via IFTTT

BBC business newsRat remains found in bread sparks Japan recall and refunds

Pasco has recalled 104,000 packs of sliced bread after rat remains were found in its products. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u57vfN3 via IFTTT

India court grants bail to jailed opposition leader

The Delhi chief minister was arrested in March in a corruption case - he denies the allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0wfQuG5 via IFTTT

Horse stranded on rooftop and airport floods in Brazil

Aerials show a horse stranded on a rooftop and a flooded airport in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4WIkMGn via IFTTT

Trump and Stormy Daniels face off on tense day in court

The star witness recounted her alleged sexual encounter with the ex-president and faced testy questioning from his lawyers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uSkJ6px via IFTTT

Parents pay tribute to surfers killed in Mexico

"The world has become a darker place for us," say the Australian parents of brothers Callum and Jake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ln8vxSN via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qDPZkiM via IFTTT

'My children cling to me as dogs raid graves near our shelter'

In a tent yards from a cemetery, Rehab Abu Daqqa tries to shield her seven children from Rafah's horrors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IsVQNJL via IFTTT

Images show devastating impact of Brazil floods

Aerial footage shows devastating scenes in Brazil as landslides and massive flooding kill dozens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tWKYuHz via IFTTT

BBC business newsNintendo breaks silence on new console... sort of

After months with no official news, the Japanese game-maker promises some within the next 10 months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pqvFT51 via IFTTT

Dashcam shows tornado obliterate Nebraska building

There were dozens of workers still inside when the extreme weather event struck - but all survived. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S6LZ8Rv via IFTTT

Israel orders Gazans to evacuate part of Rafah

The military says it is telling about 100,000 people to leave ahead of a 'limited' operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PaYoJAt via IFTTT

Israeli military calls on civilians to leave parts of Rafah

The IDF urges residents in eastern neighbourhoods of Rafah to move toward an "expanded humanitarian zone". from BBC News https://ift.tt/FQgmSft via IFTTT

Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people

The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zuW5phU via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow Brexit is not 'done' for Northern Ireland

Events this week show that Brexit will keep rearing its head, writes economics editor John Campbell. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z8b9sfv via IFTTT

Pro-Palestinian protests heap pressure on Biden from left and right

Joe Biden is caught between students demanding peace, and Americans concerned the unrest is disrupting education. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hxfXZza via IFTTT

Gaza ceasefire talks intensify in Cairo

Hamas said it was sending negotiators to talks in a "positive spirit" after studying the latest proposal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kd3LNxR via IFTTT

Woman escapes car after driving into floods in Texas

More rain is forecast in the southeast of the state as authorities urge some residents to evacuate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mLUaW2O via IFTTT

Irish college fines student union over Gaza protests

TCD issues fine over loss of income as a result of recent blockades of a tourist attraction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vl50UOI via IFTTT

China set to launch probe to far side of moon

A rocket carrying the Chang'e-6 probe is to lift off on Friday for a 53-day mission to collect samples. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BpqDNSX via IFTTT

Myanmar stops men from working abroad as war itensifies

Authorities said they would suspend accepting applications for overseas work permits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6cxQLFB via IFTTT

The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs

Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price. from BBC News https://ift.tt/729RV80 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK forecast to see slowest growth of richest nations next year

The UK economy will remain “sluggish” due to the impact of interest rate rises, the OECD says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N0Orois via IFTTT

Bomb hoax shuts nearly 100 schools in Delhi

Officials say no bombs were found when the schools were searched and an investigation is on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pksqICc via IFTTT

Beijing tightens grip on China social media giants

Changes to China's State Secrets Law requires internet firms to monitor information shared by users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mlUA26z via IFTTT