EU 'strongly' regrets US plan to double steel tariffs

The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump's move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of "countermeasures".

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Diddy called ex-employee after Cassie lawsuit, court told

"Mia" also said the rap mogul sexually assaulted her "on more than one occasion", though he has denied all allegations.

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US government health report cited non-existent sources, academics say

Authors of several studies cited in the report told news outlets they did not write them and the studies did not exist.

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Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare

Part of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, authorities say.

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Iran investigates 'missing' Indian nationals

The families of the men, who are from Punjab state, allege they have been kidnapped in Iran.

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Mother who sold six-year-old daughter given life term in South Africa

Joshlin Smith is yet to be found more than a year after she went missing from her home.

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Trump's battle on international students explained... in 70 seconds

The BBC's Nomia Iqbal spoke to students at Harvard University, which is the target of funding cuts and a ban on international student enrollment.

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'Wedding bomb' murderer gets life sentence in India

The bomb, disguised as a wedding gift killed a software engineer and his great aunt just days after his wedding in 2018.

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Norwegian princess moves to Australia for university

Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who is second in line to the throne, will study at the University of Sydney.

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Diddy kidnapped ex-aide in plot to kill Kid Cudi, trial hears

Capricorn Clark also told jurors the rap mogul threatened to kill her on her first day working for him.

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Why is King Charles in Canada, and what is the throne speech?

On Tuesday, the parliament in Ottawa will be opened by a monarch for the first time in decades.

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New Zealand teen dies in viral rugby-style tackle game

He was critically injured in a game of "run it straight", which has become a social media trend.

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Humanoid robots fight in Chinese kick-boxing competition

The two humanoid robots traded punches while fans watched on, in a world-first humanoid robot fighting event.

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Father of nine children killed by Israeli strike still in critical condition

Hamdi al-Najjar's "life remains in danger", a Bulgarian doctor working at Nasser hospital in southern Gaza tells the BBC.

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Bodies of five skiers found near Switzerland resort

Mountain rescue recovered the five bodies a day after they were alerted to multiple pairs of abandoned skis.

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Second suspected sabotage in France as power cut hits Nice

Officials say the blaze that caused the power outage is probably of "criminal origin".

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Hotel and Ticket Sites Now Show the Full Price, but Hidden Fees Still Lurk

Resort fees, cleaning fees, service fees: Those charges now must be disclosed upfront. But the fight against “junk fees” is far from over.

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Ronaldo 'could play' in Club World Cup - Infantino

"There are discussions" over Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the Club World Cup despite his current club not qualifying, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

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Ugandan activist alleges she was raped while in Tanzanian detention

Tanzanian authorities are not commenting on the allegations, which include sexual assault.

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Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says

A British surgeon working in Nasser Hospital said he had operated on the doctor's surviving 11-year-old.

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The Republican Tax Bill Could Sharply Slow E.V. Sales

The measure, passed by the House, would roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S.

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Watch: 'I didn't hear anything' - man who woke to find cargo ship in garden

The 135m-ship (443ft) missed Johan Helberg's house in Norway by metres, but he didn't notice a thing.

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Mob kills Royal Bengal tiger in India's Assam state

Angry villagers reportedly took the step because the tiger had killed livestock in and posed a threat to their lives.

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UK deal handing Chagos Islands to Mauritius halted by last-minute legal action

An agreement to hand over the islands from the UK to Mauritius had been expected to be signed on Thursday.

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Moment Jewish Museum shooting suspect is detained

Video appears to show suspect Elias Rodriguez being taken away by police and shouting 'free Palestine'.

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Watch: Moment police apprehend a runaway kangaroo in Colorado

Body camera footage shows officers chase and catch Irwin the kangaroo in the US city of Durango.

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West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time

A UK Health Safety Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".

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Graduates boo Columbia university head over protester's detention

Students objecting to the detention of a pro-Palestinian protester by ICE chant “Free Mahmoud”.

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Fortnite Returns to Apple’s App Store After Scoring a Legal Victory

Apple kicked the popular game out of the App Store nearly five years ago, prompting a court battle that was partially resolved on Tuesday.

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Jurassic snark: New Zealand dinosaur sculpture fuels debate

The seven-metre tall sauropod sculpture - named Boom Boom - has divided local opinion.

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Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98

Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, received top Soviet and Russian honours.

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'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US states

Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.

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How to Travel Without a Phone

Leaving your device at home might seem daunting, but it can result in a deeper connection to a place and more authentic interactions with locals.

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BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.

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

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

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

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

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Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?

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

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

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

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Apple’s Alibaba A.I. Deal Provokes Washington’s Resistance

The Trump administration and congressional officials have raised concerns about a deal to put a Chinese company’s artificial intelligence on iPhones.

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

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

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Silicon Valley’s Elusive Fantasy of a Computer as Smart as You

The titans of the tech industry say artificial intelligence will soon match the powers of humans’ brains. Are they underestimating us?

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Ancient Indian skeleton gets a museum home six years after excavation

The skeleton had been kept in a makeshift shed since its excavation in 2019 due to bureaucratic wrangling.

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Pregnant Israeli woman killed in West Bank shooting attack

Tzeela Gez died from her injuries, but doctors were able to deliver her baby.

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What the Changes in Apple’s App Store Mean for iPhone Users

A federal judge created a path for app makers like Spotify and Patreon to avoid paying Apple hefty commissions. Is this a win for consumers? It’s complicated.

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Three Maori MPs face suspension over 'intimidating' haka

New Zealand's Maori Party says the recommendation is a "warning shot to all of us to fall in line".

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Judge cuts Menendez brothers' sentences giving them chance of parole

The decision could pave the way for Erik and Lyle Menendez to be freed, in a case that still divides the US.

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Is Trump allowed to accept $400m luxury plane as a gift?

The US leader has faced criticism over his plan to accept a plane from Qatar worth an estimated $400m.

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White South Africans going to US are cowards, Ramaphosa says

South Africans are resilient and don't run away from their problems, President Ramaphosa says.

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Menendez brothers' long-awaited resentencing hearing to begin

It will determine whether they should receive a lesser sentence, which could ultimately lead to their paroled release.

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How the Columbia River Treaty Got Tangled in Trump’s Feud With Canada

Negotiations over the Columbia River basin could affect the environment in Canada and electrical generation and flood control in the United States.

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Watch: Thermal camera captures moment volcano erupts

The volcano on the Negros island spewed plumes of ash around 3km (1.8 miles) high into the air.

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Diddy used fame and violence to abuse women, trial hears

The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.

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First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan

Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.

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Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding

The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself.

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US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says both countries will lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115% for 90 days.

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India great Kohli retires from Test cricket

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket with immediate effect.

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What is habeas corpus and why might Donald Trump want to suspend it?

It is a safeguard against unlawful imprisonment - but the White House is "actively looking" at pausing it.

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‘The Interview’: Can Whitney Wolfe Herd Make Us Love Dating Apps Again?

The Bumble CEO has returned to run the struggling company she founded, and says she has a plan for getting Gen Z back.

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Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus

The White House is "actively looking at" suspending the legal right to challenge detention.

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Elon Musk’s Use of X Mimics Hearst’s and Ford’s Manipulation of Media

The Tesla billionaire is using his social media site X to rant and accuse. The politics of rage rarely worked out well for earlier moguls.

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Maga says Pope Leo may be American, but he's not 'America first'

Pope Leo XIV has expressed support for immigrants and criticism of JD Vance. Donald Trump's supporters aren't happy.

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Two Hungarians detained over alleged spy plot in Ukraine

Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about air defences.

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Oh my God, it's Rob! - Pope's brother speaks of joy

Pope Leo XIV's brother Louis says nothing will be the same again after his appointment.

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Continuity the key for Pope seen as unifier in the Church

The new Pope is seen as someone who could unite traditionalist and progressive within the Church, writes the BBC's religion editor.

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Watch: Biden's first interview since leaving the White House

Former US President Joe Biden talks Trump, Russia and US-Europe relations with the BBC's Today programme.

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How to Use A.I.-Powered Writing Tools on Your iPhone and Android

Artificial intelligence software — some already free on your device — can quickly compose and edit documents. But be sure to check its work.

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Fear and uncertainty after strikes: BBC reports from Muzaffarabad

An Indian air strike damaged a mosque and some houses Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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Germany's Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor

Conservative Friedrich Merz unexpectedly falls short of the numbers needed to become chancellor.

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Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city

Drones hit the civilian section of Port Sudan's airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel.

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Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance".

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What’s Behind Technology’s Disembodied Female Voices?

If you listen to the many artificial, automated voices that have become prevalent online, the answer doesn’t really matter, as long as she’s helping you.

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NZ airport to remove Hobbit-themed eagle sculptures

For more than a decade, the giant eagles have cast a watchful eye over visitors at Wellington Airport.

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Australia's opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat

Peter Dutton has been ousted from parliament after Anthony Albanese's landslide win.

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Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city

Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday.

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Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.

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Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport

Unverified footage appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from an area near the airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.

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Tariffs on car parts entering the US come into force

Import taxes were eased after carmaker outcry, but it's "still a big tariff", analysts say.

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How Misinformation and Partisan ‘New Media’ Changed a California Town

Residents of Oakdale, Calif., have abandoned traditional media outlets for a mishmash of online sources. These days, they’re often not sure what information to trust.

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Five people survive 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp after plane crash

The small plane was forced to make an emergency landing in a swamp in the Bolivian Amazon after an engine failure.

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Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?

The Spanish grid operator said the preliminary assessment suggests there was no cyber attack.

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Gaza activist ship 'attacked by drones' off coast of Malta, NGO says

The Maltese government said a fire onboard the ship was "brought under control overnight" and that it was being monitored by authorities.

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How the 'Shetland Bus' helped Norway resist Nazi Germany

The innocent-looking fishing boats delivered valuable cargo and special agents to coves and fishing ports.

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Watch: Runaway kangaroo closes stretch of Alabama interstate

Runaway kangaroo 'Sheila' shut down part of an interstate in Alabama before being caught.

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Why the trees behind 'women's gold' beauty creams are under threat

One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.

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