Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza war

It would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF forces from populated areas.

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French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say.

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ANC looks set to share power after historic election loss

South Africa's ruling party is set for its worst results since coming to power 30 years ago.

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Recovering Slovak PM moved to capital after shooting

Robert Fico is moved to Bratislava, more than two weeks after he was gravely wounded in a small central town.

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Ukraine allowed to hit some targets in Russia with US weapons - reports

The US give Ukraine permission to use US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia, but only near the Kharkiv region, US media report.

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Model sues over Cannes red carpet 'assault'

Sawa Pontyjska is one of several film festival guests filmed in encounters with a security guard.

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Hard choices as Ukraine faces worst crisis since war began

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains why there could be a dangerous summer ahead in Ukraine.

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Spain, Norway and Ireland recognise Palestinian state

The three European nations aim to refocus attention on finding a political solution to the Gaza war.

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Luxury perfumes linked to child labour, BBC finds

The BBC witnessed children picking jasmine in Egypt, a major exporter of the flowers’ oil.

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What happens if Trump is convicted in hush-money trial?

The jury in Mr Trump's hush-money case will soon begin deliberations. So what could happen next?

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Netanyahu vows to continue war amid air strike condemnation

At least 45 people were killed in a strike on Rafah, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

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Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people

The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

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At least 16 dead as cyclone hits Bangladesh and India

Nearly a million people have been evacuated as Cyclone Remal destroys thousands of homes.

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'We saw the flight attendant just go up in the air'

People from a Dublin-bound plane from Doha describe scenes on board during severe turbulence.

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Deadly explosion reported in Gaza refugee camp

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says 50 people were killed and scores injured.

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Some 160 villagers reported taken in deadly raid in Nigeria

Nigerian officials say gunmen spent hours in the village and had time to drink tea before abducting people.

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130 people die at Sudan hospital amid city siege

Hospitals and markets in El Fasher are experiencing "violent artillery shelling", a resident says.

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Clive Myrie: ‘Mass shootings undermined my love for the US’

The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation.

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Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue.

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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.

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US teen arrested for melee at UCLA Gaza protest

The arrest of 18-year-old Edan On marks the first arrest of a counter-protester linked to the chaos.

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CCTV reveals lion taking dog from family home

Jaci the rottweiler had been with the family for nearly two years and leaves her twin Laser behind.

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Pomp and drama as deposed Nigerian emir returns to throne

Muhammadu Sanusi II is reinstated after being dethroned four years ago for "insubordination".

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US names Kenya major ally as Russian influence grows

Kenyan President William Ruto is currently on a US state visit, the first in 16 years for an African leader.

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Macron halts reform that sparked island 'insurrection'

He says local leaders should engage in dialogue to find a new deal for the archipelago's future.

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Nikki Haley says she is voting Trump for president

Ms Haley was once Mr Trump's UN ambassador and was the last of his major Republican primary rivals.

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Families of Uvalde victims reach $2m settlement with city

They are also suing 92 state police officers for "shocking and extensive" failures in the 2022 shooting.

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Austrian man discovers mammoth bones in wine cellar

A winemaker makes the extraordinary discovery of bones dating back 30,000 years ago during renovations.

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Passenger describes moment turbulence hit flight

Jerry, who was flying to his son's wedding, says it was the worst day of his life.

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German novel Kairos wins International Booker

Jenny Erpenbeck is the first German writer and Michael Hofmann the first male translator to win £50,000 prize.

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War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring

Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections.

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Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C

Parts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week.

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'Stop threatening Taiwan', its new president tells China

He urged Beijing to replace confrontation with dialogue, shortly after being sworn in on Monday.

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How should countries deal with falling birth rates?

As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.

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US security adviser urges Netanyahu to connect war to 'political strategy'

Jake Sullivan's visit comes as Israeli forces continue military operations in Gaza, including in Rafah.

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Israel war cabinet minister vows to quit if there is no post-war plan for Gaza

Recent weeks have seen an increasingly public rift over how Gaza should be governed after the war.

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Tunisia says 23 people missing in Mediterranean sea

The national guard says it has informed the navy and search and rescue operations are under way.

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Iran Nobel laureate says she faces new trial

Narges Mohammadi, 52, speaks out in a message from Evin prison where she is being held.

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Body of hostage recovered from Gaza, says IDF

The Israeli military said Ron Benjamin was found alongside the bodies of three other hostages.

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Lawmakers clash after 'fake eyelashes' comment

The fiery exchange began when Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Democrat Jasmine Crockett.

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Messi's napkin contract promise sells for £762,400

The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed is sold at auction - for £762,400.

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Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years

David DePape still faces life imprisonment if convicted of separate state charges for the 2022 attack.

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Mass wedding for Nigeria orphans sparks outcry

Nigeria's women's minister says she has filed a court order to stop the ceremony planned for next week.

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At the scene of Slovak PM's shooting

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the town of Handlova, on what the attack could mean for Slovakia's divided society.

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What did ICJ ruling mean in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

The ICJ ruling has come under intense scrutiny, centring on the word "plausible". What did the court mean?

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South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive

It says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court.

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Israeli protesters block aid trucks destined for Gaza

Unverified video shows protesters throwing food packages onto the ground before stomping on them.

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Israeli minister attacks Netanyahu over Gaza future

There are growing signs of divisions within Israel's war cabinet over who should government Gaza after the war.

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After six months, Dutch parties reach government deal

Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders says he and three other leaders have agreed terms for a coalition.

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Bad behaviour shuts Dublin-New York portal

Organisers say they are working on solutions to address bad behaviour near the art installation.

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Blinken visits during moment of peril for Ukraine

The front line has turned from a relative stalemate to a major Russian offensive in a week.

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Nobel Prize winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

Canadian writer Alice Munro was known as the "master of the contemporary short story".

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Cohen draws many lines tying Trump to hush money

In court, Michael Cohen also said Trump had warned 'a lot of women' would make claims against him.

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Why has Putin removed key ally as defence minister?

Steve Rosenberg considers possible reasons behind Sergei Shoigu's replacement in the middle of a war.

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Students walk out at Seinfeld graduation speech

Pro-Palestinian students booed the comedian who has been a vocal supporter of Israel during the war in Gaza.

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Man who received first pig kidney transplant dies

The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant.

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Tunisia lawyer arrested during live news broadcast

There has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied.

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Thousands evacuated due to British Columbia wildfire

Fort McMurray residents in neighbouring Alberta, Canada are also under an evacuation alert due to a blaze.

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Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden.

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These solar flares may lead to rare Northern Lights

Unusual geomagnetic storms may make aurora borealis visible in places where it is not usually seen.

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Mbappe announces he will leave Paris St-Germain

France striker Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris St-Germain at the end of the season.

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At least 50 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding

More than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages.

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Unrwa closes East Jerusalem compound after attacks

The head of the UN agency says the perimeter of its building was set fire to twice on Thursday.

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Passengers flee burning plane that skidded off runway

Footage posted to social media shows chaotic scenes in Senegal's capital, Dakar.

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UN says 80,000 have fled Rafah as strikes intensify

Israeli tanks reportedly mass close to built-up areas of the south Gaza city amid constant shelling.

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Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine’s power plants

BBC Verify has been tracking Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

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The rise of Sweden's super rich

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires.

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US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft

The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS.

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Everything you need to know about Met Gala 2024

A short story by British author JG Ballard serves as the annual fashion extravaganza's latest theme.

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Gazans celebrate after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire

Video shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza.

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LA police clear out pro-Palestinian camp at university

The clear out comes as universities prepare for possible disruptions at graduation ceremonies.

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Crumbs! French bakers beat longest baguette world record

A 140.5m (461ft)-long baguette baked in the Parisian suburbs has beaten a previous record from Italy in 2019.

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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.

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Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security

The celebration of pop is set to take place amid protests at Israel's involvement in the competition.

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German election candidate attacked on campaign

Matthias Ecke was seriously injured after being kicked and hit in a suspected politically-motivated attack.

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Palestinian doctor dies in Israeli prison

Israeli authorities said they were investigating the death of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Adnan Al-Bursh.

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Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger

The Russians are said to be sharing a wing of Niger's main airport, but not mingling with US troops.

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Governments not protecting press freedom, report says

Governments are failing to protect journalism from political attacks, according to Reporters Without Borders.

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Trump 'hates' hush-money deal was made, Cohen says in recording

The claim was made by Donald Trump's ex-lawyer in a conversation with Stormy Daniels' former attorney.

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Ukrainian MP charged with embezzling £220,000

Prosecutors allege the politician bought assets worth far more than his official income could cover.

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Nigerian paints nails for three days in world record bid

The 19-year-old technician says she painted 4,000 nails in an attempt to break the world record.

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Police clear out UCLA's pro-Palestinian encampment

Officers in riot gear tore down makeshift barriers and set off flash bangs as they dismantled the site.

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Ghana celebrates as looted artefacts put on display

Some of the royal artefacts were stolen by British colonisers during the 19th Century Anglo-Ashanti war.

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In pictures: May Day rallies around the world

Workers take to the streets across the globe, as more than 200 protesters are arrested in Istanbul.

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Blinken says 'time is now' for Israel-Hamas deal in Gaza

Hamas has not yet responded to the latest proposal, which reportedly includes a 40-day ceasefire.

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