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Hundreds of families displaced by wave of Israeli air strikes on Gaza, witnesses say

At least five people were reported killed in the overnight attacks, as fears of an intensified ground offensive grow. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3GlwcMu

Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage?

Lionel Messi signs off from potentially his final game on the global stage with a heavy defeat - but he still shows some magic touches. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4lwrbzE

Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through football match in China

The robots kicked, scored and tumbled while competing at a tourmentant in Beijing. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TQ2MJs

Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump pushes for ceasefire

At least 86 people were killed as the result of Israeli attacks in the 24 hours before midday Sunday, the Hamas-run health ministry said. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4466J2K

Queen of Katwe's gambit still in play for Uganda's slum chess players

A famous chess club is still producing champions, but faces a daily struggle to survive. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nmhw0p

Iran could start enriching uranium for bomb within months, UN nuclear chief says

Rafael Grossi's claim contradicts President Trump, who insists Iran's nuclear capabilities have been "totally obliterated". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kgaZ4y

On the ground in Venice for Bezos's glitzy wedding

BBC Rome correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Venice, amid protests against the nuptials. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45GMrOw

Watch: Anger and uncertainty in Iran as crowds mourn dead

Lyse Doucet witnesses a mass state funeral for prominent figures killed in the recent conflict with Israel. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ltgg9V

'In business, indecision is killer' - Canadian firms seek certainty in tariff war

Intense US-Canada negotiations for a potential new trade and security deal have hit a snag ahead of a mid-July deadline. from BBC News https://bbc.in/44Cw8RI

Moment South Korean man sets Seoul metro carriage on fire

Authorities have released CCTV of an arson attack in Seoul on 31 May where six people suffered minor injuries. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3GksouP

Astronaut to become first Indian to set foot on ISS

Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian on ISS when the mission docks with the orbiting laboratory. from BBC News https://bbc.in/440eLKw

Japan arrests primary school teachers for sharing upskirt photos

The men shared indecent photos and videos of girls with a chat group of 10 teachers from various schools. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4lpbvy0

Watch: Smoke seen from plane engine after takeoff from Las Vegas

The American Airlines flight returned safely to Harry Reid International Airport with no injuries reported. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4l0xJa0

Eurostar passengers face severe delays and cancellations after cable theft

Passengers are being told to cancel or postpone their trips, following two track deaths and the theft of copper cables. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4njGjlI

Deal or no deal? Zimbabwe still divided over land 25 years after white farmers evicted

Some white farmers accept compensation 25 years after land reform began - others fight on. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4niWWOc

India celebrates sending its first astronaut into space after 41 years

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become only the second Indian to travel to space. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3THeiqs

Trump uses expletive in warning to Iran and Israel

The US president expressed his frustration at the conduct of the two nations. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TFnaNi

'It took a direct hit' - BBC at scene of Beersheba missile strike

At least four people were killed when an Iranian missile hit a residential building, Israeli officials say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43VHnEI

'Best place to have herpes': New Zealand ad wins top prize

The charity was awarded a Cannes Lions award for its campaign to destigmatise the infection. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TF75XW

Police officers charged with murder of Kenyan blogger

Albert Ojwang died in police custody after being detained for allegedly defaming the deputy police chief. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3G25x7m

Israel says it struck Tehran's Evin prison and Fordo access routes

Iran's judiciary says the attack damaged parts of Evin, a notorious facility which holds many political prisoners. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3HMr1po

Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4k21A0c

Watch: The US has joined the Iran-Israel war. What happens now?

The BBC's world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran. from BBC News https://bbc.in/44hlL4E

South African engineers freed after two years in Equatorial Guinea jail

Their families say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ndW2m5

Ukraine still holds ground inside Russia's Kursk, commander says

Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky disputed Russian claims that Ukraine had been pushed out of Kursk. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4loeWoV

At least eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil

The state governor said there were 21 people on board. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kSnpRn

Tulsi Gabbard now says Iran could produce nuclear weapon 'within weeks'

This comes after US President Donald Trump said she was "wrong" for saying Iran was not building nuclear weapons. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kTihfK

Armani to miss Milan Fashion Week for first time after hospital stay

The 90-year-old Italian designer is recovering at home after a hospital stay, his company reports. from BBC News https://bbc.in/44z7TD5

Girl dies in food poisoning outbreak in northern France

Eight children have been admitted to hospital as officials scramble to find the root of the outbreak. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nbwGW5

Search for 34 missing cockfighting gamblers points to volcanic lake

Filipino authorities are studying a new lead in a case that gripped the nation. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3G5nJgk

Telegram boss to leave fortune to over 100 children he fathered

The technology tycoon said his children would not have access to their inheritance for 30 years. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3T03vaI

South Africa's firebrand politician banned from entering UK

Opposition politician Julius Malema is "non-conducive to the public good", the Home Office says. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43SsxPn

Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, reports say

US president says "nobody knows what I'm going to do" as he weighs strike on Iran. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4e6inho

Lawyer who defended drug lord 'El Chapo' elected as judge

Silvia Delgado was one of the most controversial candidates to run in Mexico's judicial election. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZAPAvx

Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor dies in road crash

Televangelist Gilbert Deya has died in an accident and at least 30 other people are reportedly injured. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nbUskY

Trump's Iran dilemma exposes bitter split among Maga faithful

The conflict has pitted the isolationist and hawkish wings of the president's party against one another. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3HMz5X9

Watch Indonesian volcano spew ash over 11km into the sky

The twin-peaked Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted on Tuesday creating a vast plume. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3HMlZZM

Uganda leader signs new law allowing military trials for civilians

A previous law that activists said was used to silence opponents was struck down by the Supreme Court. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4l3twlm

Israeli forces kill 51 Palestinians waiting for flour at Gaza aid site, witnesses and rescuers say

It is potentially the deadliest of the almost daily shootings that have been taking place recently near aid distribution sites. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TwpHt2

Two people arrested over fatal shooting in Bali

Zivan Radmanovic's wife said she was awakened by her husband's screams before finding his body in the bathroom. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3FSLAjk

At least 14 killed and dozens injured in Russian strike on Kyiv

It is one of the largest bombardments of the capital since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43X0I8F

Watch: Moment people flee church as earthquake interrupts mass in Peru

The 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lima, Peru on Sunday morning, causing panic at the city's cathedral. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SPakMh

Watch: Explosions and damage across Israel as Iran launches fresh air strikes

Five people have been killed and dozens injured, according to Israel's national emergency service. from BBC News https://bbc.in/443NKon

Ex-Syrian commander claims missing US journalist Austin Tice was executed

Major General Bassam Al Hassan claims former Syrian President Assad ordered Austin Tice's execution. from BBC News https://bbc.in/446Un9v

'Destruction all around': BBC reports from Israeli city targeted by Iran

Israeli authorities have indicated that this could be the beginning of a prolonged campaign against Iran. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3FN1Zpr

Minnesota state lawmaker killed and another injured in targeted shootings

Governor Tim Walz said "targeted shootings" took place in Champlin and Brooklyn Park near Minneapolis. from BBC News https://bbc.in/402aG60

'A very long night of attacks, with fears of more to come'

'A long night of attacks, with fears of more to come' from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Tub5dH

Israel-Iran strikes: What are the worst-case scenarios?

The BBC's James Landale looks at what could happen if the fighting escalates and expands. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jRxQ6a

Hossein Salami, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, killed by Israel

Just last month, Salami had warned that Tehran would "open the gates of hell" if attacked by Israel or the US. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4e0Pi6Z

Analysis: Why has Israel chosen to attack Iran now?

The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from Jerusalem, after Israel launched overnight strikes against sites across Iran. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4n7A7gD

What we know so far after Air India flight heading to London Gatwick crashes

More than 200 people were on board the flight to London Gatwick when it crashed shortly after take-off. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4e5RPNu

Watchdog finds Iran failing to meet nuclear obligations for first time in 20 years

Iran had warned European powers not to back the resolution, which carries the threat of an eventual referral to the UN Security Council. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3FQPsRP

Watch: Moment crowd boos and cheers Trump at Kennedy Center

The US president received a mixed reception from the audience while attending Les Misérables in Washington, DC. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43Z1zo3

Watch: Large fire breaks out at motorcycle parking lot in China

Footage shows flames and thick smoke billowing into the sky, as bystanders watch the blaze erupt in southwest China. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZvcTqp

LA police enforce curfew as Trump vows to 'liberate' city

Police in the city say they have made mass arrests, as a war of words between the president and California's governor ramps up. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3FUg58k

Search resumes for schoolchildren swept away by South Africa floods

Three children were rescued on Tuesday reportedly found clinging to trees after their bus was swept away. from BBC News https://bbc.in/447si2R

Elon Musk says he regrets some posts he made about Donald Trump

The billionaire says his posts went "too far". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mVbtPV

BBC Verify examines tunnels footage after IDF says Hamas leader body found

The IDF have released new footage that they say shows the underground tunnel network underneath the European hospital in southern Gaza. BBC Verify pieces together the evidence. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ThaZGe

Perfect storm as Trump's mass deportation drive collides with city of immigrants

The clashes over local Ice raids come as the White House orders immigration agents to ramp up enforcement. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4efIqD7

Syria former prison guard – 'I showed them no mercy'

The BBC heard from dozens of former officials about their role enforcing the brutality of the Assad regime. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3FMYJu9

World fertility rates in 'unprecedented decline', UN says

Hundreds of millions of people are not able to have the number of children they want, the UN warns. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SHhD8L

Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat

Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kAX5ek

Italian citizenship referendum void after low turnout

Only about 30% of Italians cast a vote - well below the 50% threshold needed to make a poll binding. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ky5JtX

Australian journalist hit by 'rubber bullet' while reporting from LA

Channel Nine's Lauren Tomasi appeared to be hit by a non-lethal round as she reported from the scene. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3FNLv07

As World Pride begins in Washington, some foreigners stay away

The global celebration of the LGBT culture takes place near the White House after big shifts in US policy under Trump. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3HMgjin

Watch: Defiance and anger on the streets of LA

The Californian city saw a second day of unrest on Saturday, with tear gas fired in the Paramount district. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3FPRH7N

Polo-loving drug lord's double life catches up with him

Muhammed Hafeez lived a double life, rubbing shoulders with UK royals while also controlling a drugs empire. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ksvDiF

'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43x2Vat

Riot police and protesters clash after LA immigration raids

It came after federal raids in the city on Friday in which agents reportedly took dozens of people into custody. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dSKRv4

Israeli army admits to Gaza strike after BBC Verify investigation

At least one Palestinian was killed and 30 others injured in the Israeli strike on tents in Khan Younis on Sunday, medics say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZhKYKx

'Very disappointed' and 'such ingratitude': How Trump-Musk feud played out

Watch how the two men's war of words escalated in comments at the White House and in posts on X. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mLb0jv

Judge threatens to remove Diddy from courtroom

The judge called the rapper's actions "absolutely unacceptable" after he nodded and made faces at the jury. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43vAxWd

Three Maori MPs suspended over 'intimidating' haka

"We will never be silenced," says Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, who started the protest dance. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kOgLuL

Watch: 'The clock is ticking': Madeleine McCann search continues

Police are searching an area where prime suspect, Christian Brückner, stayed at the time of Madeleine's disappearance. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3FGtcKe

Search in Madeleine McCann case to resume in Portugal

The search - which is the first since 2023 - will continue until Friday, authorities have said. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43qwP04

Alpine glacier collapses engulfing Swiss village

Ice and rubble crashed down a mountain and onto the village Blatten in the Swiss Alps. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mDqG8i

Toxic mushroom cook tells murder trial wild fungi have 'more flavour'

Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty, is accused of intentionally poisoning four relatives. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45p0jNp

Mother of jailed British Egyptian activist vows to continue hunger strike despite risk of death

Laila Soueif tells the BBC she believes she has "no other choice" to secure the release of her son Alaa Abdel Fattah from an Egyptian jail. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jyDxWK

Mount Etna erupts as large plumes rise from volcano

The full scale of the eruption is currently unclear and disruption appears to be minimal. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kjB6bx

Woman accused of mushroom murders takes stand for first time

The Australian woman has pleaded not guilty to four charges - three of murder and one of attempted murder. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43VaEiF

Watch: Mount Etna in Sicily spews huge plumes of ash

Footage shows clouds of dark coloured smoke and ash billowing from the volcano on the Mediterranean island. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mIFSB4

Poland's conservative president-elect to be tough opponent for PM

Karol Nawrocki's new role is largely ceremonial, but he could still have a profound impact on Poland, including an early election. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43IFutI

'I watched helplessly as water washed my family away' in Nigeria floods

Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jzemmS

Footage shows aftermath of Russia bridge collapse

Fire crews were called to the scene after a road bridge came down in Bryansk. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kJHvfU

Australia asks China to explain 'extraordinary' military build-up

Australia's defence minister Richard Marles said Beijing needs to provide greater transparency and reassurance. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kg6iIN