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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://bbc.in/43Ge4Vc

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://bbc.in/43TBSpS

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://bbc.in/4dFY4au

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://bbc.in/43sRtLC

Chinese paraglider pulled 8,000m high into clouds

Peng Yujiang was pulled 8,500m above sea level by a rare updraft called a 'cloud suck'. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jradBs

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://bbc.in/43hqG6k

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://bbc.in/4jm4pZX

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://bbc.in/3Z752iB

'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://bbc.in/4kwwy16

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://bbc.in/3Z05LSQ

Why is King Charles in Canada, and what is the throne speech?

On Tuesday, the parliament in Ottawa will be opened by a monarch for the first time in decades. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SYMlKk

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://bbc.in/43hRL9q

Humanoid robots fight in Chinese kick-boxing competition

The two humanoid robots traded punches while fans watched on, in a world-first humanoid robot fighting event. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3HdKmiN

Americans remember George Floyd on fifth anniversary of death

As the cities where Floyd grew up and died hold commemorations, the US "reckoning" with racism seems to be fading. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43JSjVE

Bodies of five skiers found near Switzerland resort

Mountain rescue recovered the five bodies a day after they were alerted to multiple pairs of abandoned skis. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mvCV6T

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://bbc.in/3Z3fSWR

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://bbc.in/4kcwGmU

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://bbc.in/4doKNmk

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://bbc.in/4kaLoed

New satellite photos show damaged North Korean warship

Kim Jong Un has called the shipyard accident a "criminal act" and vowed to find those responsible. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jrAxeM

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://bbc.in/4kpO6fw

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://bbc.in/4dyTxGI

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://bbc.in/4kd18xk

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://bbc.in/3H5oCpc

Tennis' French Open is days away - what do players need to succeed on clay?

Sliding, slicing and a powerful forehand - BBC Sport assesses what makes a good clay-court player. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kt4pbo

West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time

A UK Health Safety Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mwiBCu

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://bbc.in/4kmEdPA

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://bbc.in/4k4WZeH

Jurassic snark: New Zealand dinosaur sculpture fuels debate

The seven-metre tall sauropod sculpture - named Boom Boom - has divided local opinion. from BBC News https://bbc.in/454qokH

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://bbc.in/437bj0f

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://bbc.in/4mpAAdz

South Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape

Timothy Omotoso, who denies assaulting women from his church, has reportedly returned to Nigeria. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kbKqhF

Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison

The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3H0nxz6

'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://bbc.in/4j8VLh2

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://bbc.in/4knuCIa

All hospitals in north Gaza out of service, says health ministry

Hamas-run ministry says Indonesian hospital besieged by Israeli forces. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mEmu8v

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://bbc.in/4dxB3Gz

Ros Atkins on... Trump's deals in the Gulf

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines President Trump's trip to the Gulf. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3GXGVg0

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://bbc.in/4k08Fz9

'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://bbc.in/4mjlYfK

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://bbc.in/4dlj1Y1

Gabon's ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to Angola

Sylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds. from BBC News https://bbc.in/433K5Yp

Polish voters set for tight presidential race after 10 years of Duda

Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4klWht4

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://bbc.in/4jgF17W

US and Iran close to nuclear deal, Trump says

Speaking in Qatar, the US President said that Iran has "sort of" agreed to the terms of a deal. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3GY82HV

Pregnant Israeli woman killed in West Bank shooting attack

Tzeela Gez died from her injuries, but doctors were able to deliver her baby. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42Xyqu3

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://bbc.in/3FaHrGX

Judge cuts Menendez brothers' sentences giving them chance of parole

The decision could pave the way for Erik and Lyle Menendez to be freed, in a case that still divides the US. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dkmR3F

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://bbc.in/4kdRSs5

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. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4j3yNrN

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. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4j6yAnM

Modi addresses nation for first time since start of India-Pakistan strikes

His speech comes after a ceasefire was agreed between the two countries following days of intense shelling by both sides. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZevJ4R

Menendez brothers' long-awaited resentencing hearing to begin

It will determine whether they should receive a lesser sentence, which could ultimately lead to their paroled release. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43ew4FY

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. from BBC News https://bbc.in/44uIonU

Diddy used fame and violence to abuse women, trial hears

The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Z53xld

First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan

Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4iVoOof

Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding

The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kgjugp

US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says both countries will lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115% for 90 days. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42VRicZ

India great Kohli retires from Test cricket

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket with immediate effect. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43krrui

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. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kdsnqP

White House 'actively looking at' suspending habeas corpus

Miller comments come as judges have sought to challenge some recent detentions made by the Trump administration in an effort to combat illegal immigration from BBC News https://bbc.in/42SRkCq

Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus

The White House is "actively looking at" suspending the legal right to challenge detention. from BBC News https://bbc.in/438EnD5

Maga says Pope Leo may be American, but he's not 'America first'

Pope Leo XIV has expressed support for immigrants and criticism of JD Vance. Donald Trump's supporters aren't happy. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42TdAfi

India and Pakistan: The first drone war between nuclear-armed neighbours

Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next? from BBC News https://bbc.in/43vJttF

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://bbc.in/3F3HCUt

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://bbc.in/4dehxie

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://bbc.in/4keuOK1

'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war', says Trump

'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war', says Trump from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Z16iUf

Fear and uncertainty after strikes: BBC reports from Muzaffarabad

An Indian air strike damaged a mosque and some houses Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Z8ZFiP

Indian Pakistani civilians describe aftermath of strikes and shelling

The BBC spoke to eyewitnesses in both Indian and Pakistan administered Kashmir. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jMbuE7

How Kashmir attack victim's widow went from symbol of tragedy to trolling target

Narwal's husband was among the victims of the deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3GF05Hv

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://bbc.in/4m2r6Vt

Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4iQE3z0

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://bbc.in/4d4bNaO

Ancient Indian skeleton still waiting for home

The find could shed light on how Indians lived 1,000 years ago - but is without a museum because of red tape. from BBC News https://bbc.in/44UIUM1

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://bbc.in/3GUoR6k

NZ airport to remove Hobbit-themed eagle sculptures

For more than a decade, the giant eagles have cast a watchful eye over visitors at Wellington Airport. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4iNrCnp

Australia's opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat

Peter Dutton has been ousted from parliament after Anthony Albanese's landslide win. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42UjaNb

Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city

Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4iN9lqm

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://bbc.in/3Z083kE

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://bbc.in/4jDMhLQ

Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges

Ali Laarayedh is the latest high-profile critic of the president to be jailed as campaigners slam "sham trials". from BBC News https://bbc.in/42Iduag

Tariffs on car parts entering the US come into force

Import taxes were eased after carmaker outcry, but it's "still a big tariff", analysts say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3RIqHcW

Five people survive 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp after plane crash

The small plane was forced to make an emergency landing in a swamp in the Bolivian Amazon after an engine failure. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jOUlta

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://bbc.in/44LzZwl

Gaza activist ship 'attacked by drones' off coast of Malta, NGO says

The Maltese government said a fire onboard the ship was "brought under control overnight" and that it was being monitored by authorities. from BBC News https://bbc.in/44DwWGL

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://bbc.in/4jT5sRA

Watch: Runaway kangaroo closes stretch of Alabama interstate

Runaway kangaroo 'Sheila' shut down part of an interstate in Alabama before being caught. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kiU7L5

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://bbc.in/3Yois9C