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Donald and Melania Trump in April

Donald Trump says hush-money trial 'very hard' on wife Melania

The former president says he is "okay" with the possibility of being jailed after his New York conviction.

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Composite image of Claudia Sheinbaum (left) and Xochitl Galvez

Mexicans vote in election likely to see first woman president

Polls in Mexico have closed after campaign overshadowed by violence which saw dozens of candidates killed.

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Latin America
Donald and Melania Trump in April

Donald Trump says hush-money trial 'very hard' on wife Melania

The former president says he is "okay" with the possibility of being jailed after his New York conviction.

6 hrs ago
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US & Canada
Composite image of Claudia Sheinbaum (left) and Xochitl Galvez

Mexicans vote in election likely to see first woman president

Polls in Mexico have closed after campaign overshadowed by violence which saw dozens of candidates killed.

17 mins ago
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Latin America
IDF tank operating in Gaza on 2 June

US expects Israel will accept Gaza ceasefire plan if Hamas does

The White House believes Hamas has been weakened to a point that it cannot repeat the 7 October attack.

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World

South Africa president faces up to poor poll result

President Ramaphosa says the result was a victory for democracy, but the ANC lost its majority for the first time.

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Africa

German football coach condemns 'racist' TV survey

Julian Nagelsmann condemned the poll, which asked if people wanted more white players on the German team.

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Europe

Police officer injured in Mannheim stabbing dies

The 29-year-old was one of six people to be wounded by the attacker, who was detained at the scene.

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Europe

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch marries for fifth time

The 93-year-old tied the knot with his new wife Elena Zhukova in a ceremony at his Californian vineyard.

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Hand painting ceramic pot (Credit: Alamy)

How releasing our 'inner artist' can keep us calm

From "craftivism" to easy, imaginative upcycling, being creative can bring a sense of peace – and quell the urge to acquire more and more stuff.

17 hrs ago
Culture
Drag queen Miami Palace Bar

A queen's guide to Miami's drag scene

Miami native Tiffany T Fantasia calls herself Andy Cohen's favourite drag queen. Here are her top picks for soaking up Miami's drag culture, from club kid bars to video lounges.

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Floods in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka monsoon floods kill seven people

Supplies of electricity have been cut off in several areas and schools ordered to remain shut.

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Asia
NEW DELHI, INDIA - MAY 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally in Dwarka for the BJP Lok Sabha candidates, on May 22, 2024 in New Delhi

India's Modi could win third term, polls predict

Exit polls say Mr Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is on course to win India's general election.

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Asia
Lead researcher Dr Isaac Garcia-Murillas working in a laboratory

New blood test 'can predict' breast cancer return

The test can find traces of a tumour's DNA before a full relapse, allowing treatment to start early, experts say.

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Health

Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining summit

Both countries are trying to dissuade others from attending the upcoming event, Ukraine's president says.

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World

Parents' marriage made Wilson 'avoid relationships'

The Australian actor speaks about her career, childhood and recent book with Desert Island Discs.

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Culture
NEW DELHI, INDIA - MAY 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally in Dwarka for the BJP Lok Sabha candidates, on May 22, 2024 in New Delhi

India's Modi could win third term, polls predict

Exit polls say Mr Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is on course to win India's general election.

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Asia
Mbappe

Mbappe signs Real Madrid deal

Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid on a free transfer from Paris St-Germain when the La Liga transfer window opens on 1 July.

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European Football
Lead researcher Dr Isaac Garcia-Murillas working in a laboratory

New blood test 'can predict' breast cancer return

The test can find traces of a tumour's DNA before a full relapse, allowing treatment to start early, experts say.

12 hrs ago
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Alina Habba

Trump would run for president from jail, his lawyer says

Alina Habba says Donald Trump will run for office even if he is jailed and "nothing will change" following his conviction for falsifying business records.

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US & Canada
Voters in India

Arrests, accusations and AI: India’s election unpacked

On 4 June, Indians will find out who governs their country for the next five years.

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Asia
Michelle Obama and Marian Robinson sat next to each other

Mother was 'beloved' in White House - Michelle Obama

In a 2018 interview with Gayle King, Robinson and the former First Lady share their White House memories.

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US & Canada
Banita Sandhu

Bridgerton paves way for diverse stories - actor

Banita Sandhu says the diversity of Bridgerton is one of the driving forces to its popularity.

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Wales
Woman and man react to Trump conviction

Americans react to Trump's guilty conviction

The ex-president was found guilty on all counts of falsifying business records. Americans have mixed opinions about the verdict.

2 days ago
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US & Canada
Tornado in Texas

Tornadoes and severe weather hit parts of Texas

Officials have warned residents to prepare for thunderstorms and potential flooding in some parts.

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Culture

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to SportsAid at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre on World Mental Health Day, October 2023

Prince William's role is changing - what does he really want to do with it?

The Prince of Wales is sharing the burden with his father more than ever. What does he want to achieve?

Travel

Hiker on Hump Ridge Track (Credit: Jessica Wynne Lockhart)

New Zealand's 61km hike to the top of the world

Situated in the country’s isolated south-west region, the Hump Ridge Track will officially launch in October 2024 and has the potential to save the tiny town of Tuatapere.

Israel-Gaza War

US expects Israel will accept Gaza ceasefire plan if Hamas does

Thousands march for return of Hamas hostages

Israeli ministers threaten to quit over ceasefire plan

Gigi and Bella Hadid at Milan Fashion Week 2023

Hadid sisters donate $1m to Palestinian aid effort

US supermodel sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid are donating $1m to Palestinian aid agencies.

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War in Ukraine

Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining summit

Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

We have no Plan B if Ukraine falls, says Estonia

Ukrainian rescuers work at a site of a rocket hit to the riding hall of the Equestrian Center of the Veterinary Academy in Mala Danylivka village near Kharkiv

Anger in Moscow after Ukraine allowed to hit Russia with Western weapons

Russia accuses Nato and the US of "provoking a new level of tension" over the use of Western-supplied weapons.

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US and Canada news

Could a housing revolution transform Canadian cities?

Donald Trump says hush-money trial 'very hard' on wife Melania

One dead, dozens injured in Ohio mass shooting

Fossilised dinosaur faeces

New 'Poozeum' displays record fossilised poo haul

George Frandsen's collection currently stands at 8,000 pieces, and includes dinosaur coprolites.

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Asia news

Sri Lanka monsoon floods kill seven people

Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining summit

China says its spacecraft lands on Moon's far side

Voters in India

Arrests, accusations and AI: India’s election unpacked

On 4 June, Indians will find out who governs their country for the next five years.

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Health Decoded contept art

Can this mineral help reduce anxiety?

There's a lot of hype around magnesium and its ability to alleviate anxiety and depression.

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Men's T20 World Cup schedule, fixtures, times & results

American Dream puts the world into World Cup

ICC Men's T20 World Cup format, rules & past winners

A graphic for Group B at the T20 World Cup including Australia, Oman, England, Namibia and Scotland

T20 World Cup: Group B preview including key batters & bowlers

BBC Sport and data analysts CricViz assess how England, Australia, Scotland, Oman and Namibia are shaping up before the men's T20 World Cup.


UK news

Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

Tribute to 'ray of sunshine' killed in mountain fall

UK ambassador left post after 'pointing gun at staff'

D-Day veteran Jim Miller gets 100th birthday card from King

King gives 100th birthday card to D-Day veteran

Jim Mille told the King about his experiences of the Normandy landings into Nazi-occupied France.

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Middle East news

US expects Israel will accept Gaza ceasefire plan if Hamas does

Israeli ministers threaten to quit over ceasefire plan

Hadid sisters donate $1m to Palestinian aid effort

A group of Palestinians surrounded by destroyed buildings

No Gaza ceasefire until Israel war aims achieved, Netanyahu says

Israel's PM says war in Gaza will not end until Hamas is defeated and all hostages returned.

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Africa news

Can South Africa's ANC reinvent itself after dismal election result?

South Africa's ANC has to share power after election blow

The artist 'not surprised' to be a best-seller

Protestors holding placards outside of Teesside University

Nigeria acts over students told to leave UK

Students are seeing savings eroded by a Nigerian currency crisis, leaving them unable to pay fees.

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Sport

Rob Burrow celebrates during his time with Leeds Rhinos

Rugby league legend Rob Burrow dies aged 41

Former Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, has died at the age of 41.

Business

Evan Davis: Successful entrepreneurs don’t worry about being different

Shops rush for Christmas stock as shipping costs surge

Ticketmaster confirms hack which could affect 560m

Miles Nadal's display of rare sneakers

$60m collection of rare cars and sneakers going on auction

Items for sale include five rare Ferraris and a pair of Air Jordan shoes signed by Michael Jordan.

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Technology

AI fakes, abuse and misinformation pushed to young voters on TikTok

Santander staff and '30 million' customers hacked

TikTok: Why young people have to delay 'adulting'

Ellie Harris

TikTokers on why they have to delay ‘adulting’

People are taking to the app to highlight the difficulty in achieving “traditional” milestones.

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Culture

How releasing our 'inner artist' can keep us calm

Prince William's role is changing - what does he really want to do with it?

The World War Two army that didn't exist

Rupert Murdoch with his new wife Elena Zhukova

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch marries for fifth time

The 93-year-old tied the knot with his new wife Elena Zhukova in a ceremony at his Californian vineyard.

News

Sport

Saso storms home to win second US Women's Open title

'Beacon of hope' - Sinfield's tribute to friend Burrow

Bayern make Fernandes approach - Monday's gossip

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates

Alcaraz and Tsitsipas set up French Open quarter-final

Carlos Alcaraz sets up a French Open quarter-final against Stefanos Tsitsipas, while Jannik Sinner will face Grigor Dimitrov.


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World record broken for living thing with most DNA

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Is it better to buy in bulk?

Buying food in bulk can seem like a hassle – but it's not only better for the planet, it'll save you a lot of money too.


Science and Health

New blood test 'can predict' breast cancer return

World record broken for living thing with most DNA

'Darkest period of my life': Gay conversion therapy in Italy

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At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers

Research suggests cheap and simple spit tests may be better at catching the disease than blood tests.

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World’s Table

The wild ceremonies of the Turkish 'meatball'

A chicken recipe so good its origin is being fought in court

What will we eat on the Moon?

José Sousa making alcatra, in the remote Azores archipelago

Portugal's take on beef bourguignon

Akin to France's heartier, spicier, richer boeuf bourguignon, "alcatra" is synonymous with a single island in the remote Azores archipelago.


Travel

Turkey's new train route through history

The world's biggest snail-eating festival

The US town built by and for Chinese people

Tourists watching lava flow from rim of volcano

How safe is volcano tourism?

As an Icelandic volcano spurs evacuations at one of the nation's most popular tourist sites, experts weigh in on the risk of volcanic tourism.


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