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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/H1ZUTRM via IFTTT

EU 'strongly' regrets US plan to double steel tariffs

The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump's move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of "countermeasures". from BBC News https://ift.tt/fYcLCU7 via IFTTT

Diddy called ex-employee after Cassie lawsuit, court told

"Mia" also said the rap mogul sexually assaulted her "on more than one occasion", though he has denied all allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hNqvgH6 via IFTTT

US government health report cited non-existent sources, academics say

Authors of several studies cited in the report told news outlets they did not write them and the studies did not exist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Skv6MK1 via IFTTT

Suspect in South African student's murder killed in police shootout

The main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale was found by police on Friday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G5HXpkQ via IFTTT

Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare

Part of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LGVB82l via IFTTT

Iran investigates 'missing' Indian nationals

The families of the men, who are from Punjab state, allege they have been kidnapped in Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2iCr3EB via IFTTT

Mother who sold six-year-old daughter given life term in South Africa

Joshlin Smith is yet to be found more than a year after she went missing from her home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OVmZGE2 via IFTTT

Israel announces major expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank

The biggest such move in years is condemned by the Palestinian presidency as a "dangerous escalation". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jiw4Zv5 via IFTTT

What happens now after Trump suffers major blow to economic policy?

The Trump administration lodges an appeal against the ruling shortly after it was announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bfskT8N via IFTTT

South Africans pay tribute to acting 'icon' Chweneyagae who died age 40

Presley Chweneyagae, the star of Oscar-winning 2005 film Tsotsi, died from natural causes, his family says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ztdcm4a via IFTTT

Slovakia approves sale of brown bear meat to public

Brown bears are a protected EU species but the Slovak govt is pursuing a cull after recent attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M1xNYuf via IFTTT

'Wedding bomb' murderer gets life sentence in India

The bomb, disguised as a wedding gift killed a software engineer and his great aunt just days after his wedding in 2018. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KveNWZ6 via IFTTT

Norwegian princess moves to Australia for university

Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who is second in line to the throne, will study at the University of Sydney. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FNJ7CMQ via IFTTT

New Zealand teen dies in viral rugby-style tackle game

He was critically injured in a game of "run it straight", which has become a social media trend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZmJbWIw via IFTTT

BBC business newsSteak drives food inflation to highest level in a year

The British Retail Consortium says the annual rate of food price rises hit 2.8% in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LYE4wUR via IFTTT

Japan flight made emergency landing after man tried opening door

Police said the man was "having a medical crisis" and was restrained by fellow passengers and crew. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mPzoEHg via IFTTT

BBC business newsThousands to get universal school uniform grant

The mayor of Tower Hamlets says the funding will "go some way" to support children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bv9VZPj via IFTTT

China student says college made her 'take off trousers' for period leave

While the college said its staff had "followed protocol", many decry an alleged invasion of privacy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4YVBWjG via IFTTT

Father of nine children killed by Israeli strike still in critical condition

Hamdi al-Najjar's "life remains in danger", a Bulgarian doctor working at Nasser hospital in southern Gaza tells the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PXE4A2I via IFTTT

Second suspected sabotage in France as power cut hits Nice

Officials say the blaze that caused the power outage is probably of "criminal origin". from BBC News https://ift.tt/8AXCSjr via IFTTT

BBC business newsPost Office offer amounts to just half of my claim, says Bates

Former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has accused the government of presiding over "quasi-kangaroo courts". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jmLY0rJ via IFTTT

Ronaldo 'could play' in Club World Cup - Infantino

"There are discussions" over Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the Club World Cup despite his current club not qualifying, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UewuvB0 via IFTTT

Ugandan activist alleges she was raped while in Tanzanian detention

Tanzanian authorities are not commenting on the allegations, which include sexual assault. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WIfio23 via IFTTT

Russia launches major aerial attack on Ukraine capital

At least 14 people were injured after Moscow fired ballistic missiles and drones at Kyiv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S7OJ6Ck via IFTTT

Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says

A British surgeon working in Nasser Hospital said he had operated on the doctor's surviving 11-year-old. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0yNEd2O via IFTTT

Watch: 'I didn't hear anything' - man who woke to find cargo ship in garden

The 135m-ship (443ft) missed Johan Helberg's house in Norway by metres, but he didn't notice a thing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PjUIGcl via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy price cap: What next for gas and electricity bills and can I fix?

Gas and electricity prices will fall in July, under regulator Ofgem's new price cap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lou1m2A via IFTTT

Mob kills Royal Bengal tiger in India's Assam state

Angry villagers reportedly took the step because the tiger had killed livestock in and posed a threat to their lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Is60a8t via IFTTT

UK deal handing Chagos Islands to Mauritius halted by last-minute legal action

An agreement to hand over the islands from the UK to Mauritius had been expected to be signed on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rY9bREP via IFTTT

Moment Jewish Museum shooting suspect is detained

Video appears to show suspect Elias Rodriguez being taken away by police and shouting 'free Palestine'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jE9a8OC via IFTTT

Six Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on training exercise

Ukraine's National Guard said the attack took place while the men were carrying out exercises at a firing range. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jqOdCkZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK inflation rate: How quickly are prices rising?

UK Inflation has fallen but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ynIE8t1 via IFTTT

Graduates boo Columbia university head over protester's detention

Students objecting to the detention of a pro-Palestinian protester by ICE chant “Free Mahmoud”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mb7lR18 via IFTTT

Gazan babies will die without aid - UN humanitarian chief

About 14,000 babies will die in 48 hours if aid does not reach them, a UN humanitarian chief warns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sjP49EO via IFTTT

India's 'Silicon Valley' flooded after heavy rains

Three people have been killed in Bengaluru after the city received heavy rainfall from Sunday night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LPYFckW via IFTTT

BBC business newsSupplier to major supermarkets hit by cyber attack

Logistics firm Peter Green Chilled is being held to ransom by hackers, affecting suppliers from BBC News https://ift.tt/sVDIibw via IFTTT

Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98

Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, received top Soviet and Russian honours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CKUA9jR via IFTTT

'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US states

Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6bVdGiA via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy price cap: What next for gas and electricity bills and can I fix?

Gas and electricity prices are expected to fall in July, under regulator Ofgem's new price cap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jp6VCxo via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmericast

And why are Gen Z obsessed with the new American pope? from BBC News https://ift.tt/8TalvIQ via IFTTT

BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MATDCe5 via IFTTT

Watch: Saunas, espresso and null points: A look back at Eurovision 2025

A nail-biting finish saw Austrian singer JJ win the contest in Switzerland at the very last minute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mhqPlTS via IFTTT

Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?

Voters are choosing between hard-right Euro-sceptic George Simion and liberal mayor Nicusor Dan in a presidential run-off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Q3tJxm via IFTTT

'To Easy LoL' - New Orleans jail break may have been inside job

The inmates ripped a toilet from the wall and escaped through a hole before running across a highway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g1MFjli via IFTTT

Ros Atkins on... how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lizd7gt via IFTTT

BBC business newsBA fined £3m after luggage handlers hurt in falls

One worker broke his back and another suffered a brain bleed in falls at Heathrow Airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/upfj3Rs via IFTTT

Tigray party says ban threatens Ethiopia peace deal

The TPLF fought a two-year civil war against the federal government, which ended in 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XAaey7b via IFTTT

Ancient Indian skeleton gets a museum home six years after excavation

The skeleton had been kept in a makeshift shed since its excavation in 2019 due to bureaucratic wrangling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XgWtAdB via IFTTT

BBC business newsTips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 25'

Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6EMANP5 via IFTTT

BBC business news'I freaked out and spent $400 online': US consumers on cheap shipping changes

How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7RKMrx9 via IFTTT

Three Maori MPs face suspension over 'intimidating' haka

New Zealand's Maori Party says the recommendation is a "warning shot to all of us to fall in line". from BBC News https://ift.tt/2PCHgLX via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK jobs market continues to weaken

The number of workers on payrolls fell in the first three months of the year, official figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5reu1EC via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uVivW3m via IFTTT

BBC business newsMarkets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs

Shares jump as markets welcome news of a major de-escalation of the trade conflict between the two nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sramD68 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPersonal customer data stolen in M&S cyber attack

The retail giant is still struggling to get its services back up and running following a cyber attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q1LkWId via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhat 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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cmfNiFD via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmericast

...why he thinks the UK has made a mistake and what it means for the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l90Sobw via IFTTT

India great Kohli retires from Test cricket

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket with immediate effect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3CvrWng via IFTTT

BBC business newsCouncil to consider £4m household support fund

The authority said the money would be used to help people struggling with the cost of living. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iIayKHA via IFTTT

Trump praises 'friendly, constructive' US-China trade talks

The US president claims there has been a "total reset" in trade relations following a day of talks between the nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4DoSwUu via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ROzak7M via IFTTT

BBC business newsInside the secretive world of Zara

The BBC's Emma Simpson gets a rare glimpse behind the scenes of how the fashion brand operates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ip5TS1G via IFTTT

Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus

The White House is "actively looking at" suspending the legal right to challenge detention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DM0VdEI via IFTTT

BBC business newsUS agreement leaves the UK open to do a much more significant EU deal

Economically this US deal is relatively small, although important to very specific sectors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wH3IhaE via IFTTT

Continuity the key for Pope seen as unifier in the Church

The new Pope is seen as someone who could unite traditionalist and progressive within the Church, writes the BBC's religion editor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zWdZLeG via IFTTT

Oh my God, it's Rob! - Pope's brother speaks of joy

Pope Leo XIV's brother Louis says nothing will be the same again after his appointment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OU2WEB8 via IFTTT

What do Canadians make of Carney's meeting with Trump?

The prime minister reiterated that Canada "is not for sale" during Tuesday's meeting at the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Jpyb54 via IFTTT

Watch: Biden's first interview since leaving the White House

Former US President Joe Biden talks Trump, Russia and US-Europe relations with the BBC's Today programme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OilgKLd via IFTTT

Australia Greens leader loses seat, cites 'Trump effect'

Adam Bandt was ousted by a "riptide" of swing votes, which he blamed on the so-called Trump effect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lTytCDo via IFTTT

BBC business newsFaisal Islam: Trump tariffs may have helped drive UK-India trade deal

The UK has secured its biggest post-Brexit deal at a tense time for global trade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MKnYO5q via IFTTT

Indian and Pakistani civilians describe aftermath of strikes and shelling

The BBC spoke to eyewitnesses in both Indian and Pakistan administered Kashmir. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z8myrBk via IFTTT

BBC business newsDeliveroo deal shows UK still can't hang on to big firms

The takeover by a US firm shows the differing fortunes and attractions of US and UK stock markets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a5SsUAZ via IFTTT

Hamas says 'no point' to talks as Israel plans expanded Gaza offensive

The UN also expresses alarm after Israel approves a new plan that may include seizing all of Gaza indefinitely and controlling aid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bVTiJou via IFTTT

BBC business newsBank of mum and dad 'helps half of first-time buyers'

An average of £55,572 was given in loans and gifts by members of the family, estimates show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rLRx27h via IFTTT

Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city

Drones hit the civilian section of Port Sudan's airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/efhdRLO via IFTTT

Mexican mayor arrested over alleged links to cartel training camp

The mayor of Teuchitlán is suspected of colluding with the New Generation Jalisco Cartel, which he denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2TlZSoa via IFTTT

Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of the famous vehicles is being refitted as a frontline clinic on wheels, following a request by the late pontiff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y5kj2X6 via IFTTT

Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive

The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists, saying it is aiming to increase pressure on Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vsweh6J via IFTTT

Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8e2CUGJ via IFTTT

Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport

Unverified footage appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from an area near the airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cegZLH2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUS jobs grow by more than expected despite tariff turmoil

Employers added 177,000 roles in April as the jobs market continues to prove resilient. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h69QPca via IFTTT

BBC business newsWho should you trust for a weather forecast?

Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g91pEnd via IFTTT

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/d7LKf0G via IFTTT

BBC business newsOnline orders paused and missing items – what we know about the M&S cyber chaos

Online orders paused, food items missing from shelves - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XRVQjDL via IFTTT

How the 'Shetland Bus' helped Norway resist Nazi Germany

The innocent-looking fishing boats delivered valuable cargo and special agents to coves and fishing ports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wdw16Uu via IFTTT

BBC business newsCould South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs?

Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IPkh0iU via IFTTT

Why the trees behind 'women's gold' beauty creams are under threat

One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lfMvXPO via IFTTT