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Iran sends response to US proposals to end war

US Iran tensions escalate amid conflict

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No details have been released of Iran's response - or the US proposals - designed to bring the war to an end.

Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla

Israel deports two Gaza activists

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Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

Army parachutes onto remote island to help Briton with suspected hantavirus

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The specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them.

Yesterday

Suspected boat explosion injures 11 in Miami

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Officials are investigating what caused the explosion at a popular marina in southern Florida.

How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?

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With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.

Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka

Top Sri Lankan monk arrested

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The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.

Indian model's understated Met Gala debut revives debate on cultural representation

Bhavitha Mandava's Met Gala outfit criticized

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Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.

Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it

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Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years

Canada military recruitment boom

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The country has seen its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years, a major turnaround after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.

Spain starts evacuating virus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife

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The first group of passengers is leaving after the MV Hondius arrived in Tenerife in the Canary Islands.

Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'

Zelensky refuses Moscow meeting with Putin

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The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.

Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39

Israeli raids in southern Lebanon

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Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup

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The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.

Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation

Iran confirms World Cup participation

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The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.

Greece conducts controlled blast of mystery naval drone explosives

Ukrainian drone found off Lefkada

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The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.

Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different

Moscow holds scaled-back Victory Parade

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The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

Person killed after being hit by plane on runway at Denver airport

Frontier Airlines plane kills pedestrian

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The unidentified individual had jumped a perimeter fence two minutes before being struck by the airliner.

WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents ahead of arrival of virus-hit cruise ship

Hantavirus outbreak kills three aboard cruise

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"This is not another Covid," Tedros Ghebreyesus tells islanders before MV Hondius docks on Sunday.

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

UK deploys HMS Dragon to Hormuz

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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.

Japanese council votes to remove unconscious mayor

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Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February.

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

Moscow's Victory Day parade shortened

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

May 8, 2026

Putin denounces Nato at scaled-back Victory Day parade

Putin speaks at Victory Day parade

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The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.

From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari becomes West Bengal chief minister

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A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal’s next chief minister.

Australia's right-wing One Nation party scores historic parliamentary win

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One Nation gains its first seat in the lower house, in a by-election seen as a key test for the populist party.

I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM

Peter Magyar elected Hungary's Prime Minister

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Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches

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Some on the Spanish island worry the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.

Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs

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From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.

Move over matcha. Hojicha is coming to a cafe near you

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From lattes to ice-cream, the Japanese tea is popping up more and more on menus across the UK.

Return of IS-linked families sparks debate in terror-traumatised Australia

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Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they're in danger.

Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon

USA declassifies UFO documents

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The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.

Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, UK government says

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Five cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in total, including one of the three passengers on the MV Hondius who died.

Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea

Greece finds Ukrainian naval drone

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Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'

Iran accuses US of military aggression

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Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.

Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupts

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Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.

Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners

Palestine Marathon returns to Bethlehem

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Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War.

Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

Texas residents linked to hantavirus outbreak

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About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools

2 TTPs

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A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post

Mark Hamill posts controversial Trump image

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The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.

US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages

Jet fuel shortage disrupts summer travel

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An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling

Court revives impeachment proceedings Ramaphosa

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The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire

Russia warns diplomats to evacuate

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It comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island

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Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.