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Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

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Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms, his office said.

Two dead as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge

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At least 19 people were also injured after masts of training sail vessel hit New York City bridge.

US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash

Cuauhtémoc ship crashes Brooklyn Bridge

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Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred.

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Austrian Eurovision winner JJ receives hero's welcome at Vienna airport

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The 24-year-old took the title at the Eurovision competition with the song Wasted Love.

Warsaw's liberal mayor leads Polish presidential vote – exit poll

Trzaskowski leads Polish presidential election

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Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.

Russia launched war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call, Ukraine says

Russia launches largest drone attack

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The barrage comes ahead of a planned call between Presidents Trump and Putin on Monday, as the US pushes for a ceasefire.

Kenya's ex-justice minister 'deported' from Tanzania

Martha Karua arrested in Tanzania

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Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but has been stopped this time ahead of Tundu Lissu's trial.

Pope Leo XIV calls for unity at inaugural mass and meets Zelensky

Pope Leo XIV inaugurated May 18

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The new pontiff railed against harm done to the poor and the environment in his first mass at the Vatican.

Israel says it will allow 'basic amount of food into Gaza' to prevent hunger crisis, ending 10-week blockade

Israel strikes Gaza hospitals killing many

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Israel gave the update shortly after announcing a new ground offensive in Gaza.

Yesterday

Watch: Saunas, espresso and zero points: A look back at Eurovision 2025

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A nail-biting finish saw Austrian singer JJ win the contest in Switzerland at the very last minute.

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

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The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines President Trump's trip to the Gulf.

Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?

Romanians abroad support far-right candidate

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Voters are choosing between hard-right Euro-sceptic George Simion and liberal mayor Nicusor Dan in a presidential run-off.

Two dead as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

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At least 19 people are injured after the towering masts of training sailboat clip New York City's famous bridge.

Pop culture re-invented the Menendez brothers - now their fate may rest with one man

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The brothers' fate will now be in the hands of California's Parole Board and Governor Gavin Newsom.

Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit

Starmer concedes to EU fishing demands

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Defence deals, fishing rights and closer economic ties among the talking points at Downing Street.

New era beckons for Air Force One after Qatari offer - but what's it like inside?

Trump's Qatari plane proposal criticized

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The famous Boeing 747 which has been part of the fabric of US history for decades could soon be supplied by Qatar.

'You start to go crazy': The Australian who survived five years in a Chinese prison

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Matthew Radalj tells the BBC of his time in a Beijing prison, revealing what goes on behind bars.

India's forgotten actor who lost her legacy to caste oppression

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PK Rosy, the first actress in Malayalam cinema, was hounded out of her home after playing the role of an upper caste woman.

Relief in Kashmir - but BBC hears from families on both sides mourning the dead

India Pakistan conflict escalates violently

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The BBC visits families in Kashmir devastated by the deadliest clashes in years, and speaks to military insiders.

Eurovision 2025: Austria wins with last-minute vote, as the UK comes 19th

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Austrian counter-tenor JJ wins with Wasted Love, but the UK gets zero points from the public.

Fatal blast near Palm Springs fertility clinic 'act of terrorism' - FBI

Car explosion damages Palm Springs clinic

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One person was killed and four injured in Saturday's explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers.

Five killed after helicopters collide in Finland

Two helicopters crash in Finland

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Police have not confirmed the number of deaths but said there were five people on board in total.

Two dead in Swiss mountain avalanche

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The police say that eight people were in the area on a ski tour and all but one were swept away.

Trump says he will call Putin to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'

Trump considers Turkey meeting for Ukraine

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The US president said the pair would speak on Monday, and he would later talk to Ukraine's President Zelensky.

Avalanche in Swiss Alps buries several people, police say

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A search and rescue operation is under way after an avalanche on the Eiger mountain in the Swiss Alps.

At least 25 dead after tornadoes sweep through US Midwest

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Kentucky and Missouri report severe injuries and deaths in storms that hit on Friday and Saturday.

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Hamas proposes releasing some hostages in fresh talks after new Israel offensive

Israel launches operation in Gaza

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A new round of talks has taken place in Doha after Israel carried out airstrikes which killed hundreds.

Nine killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine

Russian bus attack kills nine

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Another seven people are injured in Ukraine's north-eastern Sumy region, local officials say.

'To Easy LoL' - New Orleans jail break may have been inside job

Inmates escape Orleans Justice Center

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The inmates ripped a toilet from the wall and escaped through a hole before running across a highway.

Ros Atkins on... how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza

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The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza.

Huge fire engulfs historic plantation house in Louisiana

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Flames ripped through Nottoway House, destroying much of structure, which was built in 1859.

How Diddy's lawyers used 'freak off' texts against Cassie

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The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains what happened when the text messages were brought up in court.

Cassie Ventura tells Diddy trial she would give back $20m to undo 'freak offs'

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The rapper's ex-girlfriend rejects defence suggestions that her accusations were financially motivated.

Of opium, fire temples, and sarees: A peek into the world of India's dwindling Parsis

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The Alpaiwala Museum in Mumbai city traces the origins and history of the fast-dwindling Parsi community.

The poison paradox: How Australia's deadliest animals save lives

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The public antivenom programme saving lives in a place where, the joke goes, everything wants to kill you.

Eurovision final 2025: Catch up with the top five favourites

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Meet the five artists who are tipped to take the Eurovision trophy, as Saturday's final draws near.

Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants

India Pakistan conflict escalates rapidly

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After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.

US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt

Moody's downgrades US credit rating

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Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.

Mexico accuses MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids

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Authorities say they never allowed Jimmy Donaldson to film at pyramid heritage sites for profit.

Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying

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The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.

Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill

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Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.

Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia

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The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.

ICC prosecutor steps aside until sexual misconduct probe ends

Khan steps down amid misconduct probe

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Karim Khan takes leave until an investigation into allegations ends, the International Criminal Court says.

Dizziness from hunger has become a constant, Gazans tell the BBC

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The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.

Ukraine and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed

Russia Ukraine peace talks resume

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The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war.

Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clash

Chad ex-PM Masra arrested amid controversy

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Masra's party the Transformers say their leader's detention took place "outside of any known judicial procedure".

ICC prosecutor steps down until sexual misconduct probe ends

Khan steps down amid misconduct probe

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Karim Khan takes leave until an investigation into allegations ends, the International Criminal Court says.

Chris Brown remanded in custody over alleged club attack

Chris Brown arrested for bottle attack

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The American singer was arrested on Thursday over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023.

US 'troubled' by humanitarian situation in Gaza, Rubio tells BBC

Israel bombs Gaza hospital again

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The secretary of state's comments come as Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 114 people, according to hospitals and rescuers

Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison

Hadi Matar sentenced for Rushdie attack

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Sir Salman was on a New York lecture stage, when he was stabbed multiple times in the face and neck leaving him partially blinded.

Russia jails Australian man for fighting alongside Ukraine

Australian jailed for fighting Ukraine

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Oscar Jenkins, 33, is sentenced to 13 years by a Russian-controlled court in eastern Ukraine.

Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, rescuers say

Israel bombs Gaza hospital again

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It marks the largest ground assault on north Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive in March.

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

Poland Romania elections highlight nationalism

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Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian.

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

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Sylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds.