Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

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Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men

So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.

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Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection

If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.

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Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?

Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

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Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.

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After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight

Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.

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Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

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US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say

But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed.

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US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll

The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.

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Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'

The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.

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The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

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Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

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Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit

Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".

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'Blistering heat' in Delhi as temperatures reach 45C

The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C .

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Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah

The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.

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Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.

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How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line

MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten

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Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast

The 39-year-old was fatally injured at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland, apparently while spearfishing.

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Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media.

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Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists

Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

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Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdoğan

The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power.

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'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate

The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.

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Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday

The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.

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Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher

The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.

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US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft

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Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.

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Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space

Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.

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What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

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Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman

Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity".

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI

The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.

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Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial

Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.

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From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

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Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria

The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

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Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia

The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police say.

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What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip

Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

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Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

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US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members

The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.

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Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

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Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives

Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body.

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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown

A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.

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'We didn't die': Pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic with 10 aboard

The 11 survivors spent roughly five hours on a life raft, before being rescued by the US Air Force off Florida coast.

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Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation

A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

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Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

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Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.

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South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.

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Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'

Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage.

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How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout

Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the "sunbed wars".

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UK warship HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.

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German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race

The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.

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How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.

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Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?

The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.

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Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria

Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years.

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Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.

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'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia

Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

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Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war

He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.

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Offensive stage of Iran war is over, US Secretary of State Rubio says

As a spate of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz test the ceasefire, an Iranian official says, "We are just getting started".

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The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say

The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.

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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

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Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas

Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.

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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

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Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".

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