Judge says US deportations to South Sudan violate court order
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Trump confronts South African president with claim of Afrikaners being 'persecuted'
Cyril Ramaphosa responds that black people are likelier to be victims of violence in South Africa than white people.
'The mood is changing': Israeli anger grows at conduct of war
Support for the war in Gaza is waning, with some Israeli political and military figures criticising the conflict in recent days.
Anti-Hamas protests in southern Gaza enter third day
Protesters were seen in videos calling for an end to the war and the removal of the armed group from Gaza
Watch moment Trump ambushes Ramaphosa with video
In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, Trump pressed Cyril Ramaphosa on widely discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa.
Texas police arrest mother and her son on terrorism charges
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US accepts gifted Qatari plane to join Air Force One fleet
The White House insists that the gift is legal, but some of Trump's biggest backers have criticised the deal.
Israel fires 'warning shots' near diplomats in West Bank
Many nations have condemned the Israel military, which says a delegation visiting Jenin deviated from an agreed route.
Gaza health system 'stretched beyond breaking point' by Israeli offensive, WHO warns
The UN agency says Israeli ground operations and evacuation orders are putting hospitals out of service or making them inaccessible.
Italy tightens rules for Italian descendants to become citizens
Applicants for an Italian passport must now have one parent or grandparent who was a citizen by birth.
Could Pope Leo mediate between Russia and Ukraine? Trump thinks so.
The Vatican has a deep history of conflict mediation, with varying degrees of success. An effort by the pope to end the war in Ukraine would face long odds.
Two top aides to Mexico City mayor shot dead on busy street in daytime attack
Mexican authorities have not said whether they see the slayings as targeted. They come after a year of heightened political violence.
Watch: Roof of historic Ming Dynasty tower collapses in China
Video footage shows tiles falling from the roof and landing close to visitors to the site.
UK exposes Russian cyber campaign targeting support for Ukraine
A joint investigation by the UK and allies found Russian hackers in the systems of logistics organisations.
X restricted in Tanzania after police targeted by hackers
After being compromised, explicit images and misinformation were shared on the police's account.
'I'm back': Manny Pacquiao announces boxing return
Manny Pacquiao says he will fight Mario Barrios for a world title on 19 July in Las Vegas.
Canada in talks with US to join Trump's Golden Dome defence system
PM Mark Carney's office says there are "active discussions" on the Golden Dome, but it's too early to say how Canada would join or pay in.
Three UK neo-Nazis convicted of multiple terrorism offences
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Can Mandela's former negotiator fix fractious relations with Trump?
The South African president will try to reset relations with the US in a high-stakes White House meeting on Wednesday.
British tourist arrested in Namibia over nude photos of children
The 65-year old Briton is also accused of inappropriately touching children while on a holiday in Namibia.
Ukrainian ex-top official shot dead outside Madrid school
Andriy Portnov, 51, had just dropped his children off when he was attacked.
R&B star Chris Brown freed on £5m bail by London court
The US singer is accused of assault at a nightclub in central London in 2023.
"Too Easy LoL": ten inmates escape from Orleans Parish Prison in Louisiana, United States
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"Too Easy LoL": messages written on cell wall as ten inmates escape from Orleans Parish Prison in Louisiana, United States
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Trucks carrying aid enter Gaza for the first time in 80 days
The vehicles were loaded with baby food, medical supplies and sacks of flour, the Israeli military said.
Gunman kills Mexico City mayor's top aides in roadside attack
The mayor's private secretary and top adviser were shot dead on a busy road during the morning commute.
West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time
A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".
How Man Utd and Spurs are preparing for their Europa League final clash
The teams' managers have adopted different strategies ahead of tonight's kick-off in Bilbao.
Iranian officials warn nuclear talks in peril without uranium compromise
At an international conference in Tehran, top Iranian officials said they were eager to make a deal with Trump but that they wouldn’t buckle under pressure.
Six Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on training exercise
Ukraine's National Guard said the attack took place while the men were carrying out exercises at a firing range.
Tennis' French Open is days away - what do players need to succeed on clay?
Sliding, slicing and a powerful forehand - BBC Sport assesses what makes a good clay-court player.
Graduates boo Columbia University head over protester's detention
Students objecting to the detention of a pro-Palestinian protester by immigration authorities chant “Free Mahmoud”.
China to donate $500 million to WHO, stepping into gap left by U.S.
Beijing will replace the United States as the organization’s top state donor, expanding its influence as the U.S. retreats from international cooperation.
In Pakistani-administered Kashmir, security fears grow after Indian attack
In this semiautonomous region, where many see themselves as Kashmiris first, frustration with Pakistan is overshadowed now by fears of further Indian strikes.
How the mask slipped during US fugitive Nicholas Rossi's court saga
Unravelling the case of a US fugitive who claimed to be the victim of mistaken identity after being traced in Glasgow.
Watch: Man tries to scale cruise ship in Sydney
A 29-year-old was arrested after he was seen climbing up the mooring lines of the Carnival Adventure cruise ship docked at Sydney Harbour.
Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption charge
Augustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m.
Tropical forests destroyed at fastest recorded rate last year
Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.
As Israel starves and destroys Gaza, it’s turning into a global pariah
After more than 19 months of brutal war, the patience of some of Israel’s Western allies appears to be running out amid a renewed Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip.
Judge warns US deportations to South Sudan may breach court order
The judge orders the migrants to be kept in US government custody, holding the plane on the tarmac if necessary.
