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Mick Ralphs, guitarist for Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81
He was crucial to the sound of 1970s hits including “All the Young Dudes,” “Can’t Get Enough,” “Good Lovin’ Gone Bad” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys end their defence case after only 20 minutes
Mr Combs also told the judge he would not take the stand in his defence as part of the weeks-long trial.
Watch: How prosecutors went after Diddy in his sex trafficking trial
From a hotel video to baby oil – the BBC's Nada Tawfik breaks down the evidence and testimony heard on the stand so far.
Israel-Iran ceasefire holds as region urges new round of diplomacy
The truce promised to bring an end to a 12-day conflict that saw the U.S. strike Iranian nuclear facilities, and ballistic missiles fired at Israeli cities.
US strikes did not destroy Iran nuclear programme, says intelligence assessment
The White House called the initial damage evaluation on Iran's uranium stockpile "flat-out wrong".
U.S. strikes Iranian nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan overnight
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U.S. initial damage report: Iran nuclear program set back by months, not obliterated
Core components of Iran’s nuclear effort were damaged but not destroyed by U.S. airstrikes on three key facilities, say people familiar with a Defense Intelligence Agency initial assessment.
Indira Gandhi's Emergency: When India's democracy was put on pause
On this day 50 years ago, then prime minister Indira Gandhi declared Emergency, suspending rights and jailing rivals.
Israel’s Bedouin rely on makeshift shelters when missiles fall
Most Israeli citizens live within dashing distance of an air raid shelter, but Bedouin in remote, poor villages usually have nothing but what they can rig themselves.
Watch: Lorry driver trapped in cabin after China bridge collapse
Local authorities said the driver was rescued with no injuries after heavy rainfall caused landslides in the region.
UN condemns Gaza aid 'death trap' as dozens reported killed by Israeli fire
At least 46 people waiting for aid have been killed by Israeli fire in two incidents, rescuers and hospitals say.
How a volatile 24 hours edged Iran and Israel to a ceasefire
From an attack on a US air base to a fragile ceasefire, this is how the Middle East conflict changed overnight.
'We thought it was the end': Israeli town reels after deadly strike
Four people were killed by an Iranian missile strike in Beersheba just before a ceasefire came into effect.
'We are exhausted' - how Iranians are feeling after fragile ceasefire
The war has stirred within Iranians a mix of fear, despair and - among some - flickers of hope.
British man charged over 'wedding' with child, 9, at Disneyland Paris
The 39-year-old is a convicted sexual offender who is wanted in the UK, French prosecutors have said.
Russian naval ship 'disguised' itself while passing through English Channel
The Boikiy emitted a fake ID signal while sailing through the waterway alongside two sanctioned oil tankers.
Dozens hospitalised as heatwave descends on North America
150 people were sickened at outdoor graduation ceremonies in New Jersey due to the sweltering conditions.
Brazilian tourist who fell off Indonesian volcano found dead
Juliana Marins survived the initial fall during an early morning hike along a trail on Mount Rinjani.
Venice protesters claim victory as Bezos changes wedding venue
No Space for Bezos activist group tells BBC they are "very proud of this".
Russian missile strikes kill 17 in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region
President Zelensky said at least 100 more were injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike.
Leaders arrive at Hague summit as Nato chief Rutte flatters Trump
It is the US president's first Nato summit since 2019 and all 32 leaders are set to commit to a big hike in defence spending.
With much to lose, China sat on Israel-Iran war’s sidelines as U.S. flexed
China, heavily dependent on Middle East oil, has tried to cast itself as a peacemaker. But in the Israel-Iran war, Washington emerged as the real power broker.
Colombian army frees 57 soldiers held captive by locals
Fifty-seven soldiers had been seized over the weekend and held captive in the restive Cauca region.
Trump in angry outburst aimed at Israel and Iran
The US president expressed his frustration at the conduct of the two nations.
German court lifts ban on far-right magazine
Judges said that while the magazine published anti-constitutional content, it did not justify a ban.
What we know about the Iran-Israel ceasefire
Donald Trump accuses both sides of breaking the ceasefire and urges them to "calm down".
Where are the world’s nuclear weapons, and who owns them?
The war between Israel and Iran, and President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, have also brought renewed attention to where global nuclear stockpiles are kept.
US marine jailed for seven years for sexual assault in Japan
Jamel Clayton was given seven years, with a judge describing the physical attack as "vicious".
Children killed in 'appalling' Sudan hospital attack - WHO head
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for attacks on health facilities to "stop everywhere".
Local economies under pressure as ICE crackdowns create climate of fear
Businesses that serve large immigrant populations are seeing palpable shifts — fewer in-store visits, lower receipts and more deliveries — in consumer behavior.
'It took a direct hit' - BBC at scene of Beersheba missile strike
At least four people were killed when an Iranian missile hit a residential building, Israeli officials say.
NATO summit sidesteps question of Trump ending military aid to Ukraine
Weapons deliveries approved by the Biden administration are running out and European officials concede that the Trump administration does not want to offer new aid.
'Best place to have herpes': New Zealand advert wins top prize
The charity was awarded a Cannes Lions award for its campaign to destigmatise the infection.
Chinese association accused of mixing crime and patriotism as it serves Beijing
A Washington Post investigation found that China has selectively used criminal actors for geopolitical purposes, as long as they proclaim loyalty to the Communist Party.
Live updates: Israel-Iran ceasefire appears to hold as Trump heads to NATO summit
Iranian and Israeli officials said they would respect the terms of the ceasefire if the other side did too.
Thailand closes land crossings as border dispute with Cambodia persists
Thailand has banned land travel into Cambodia as the two countries remain locked in a bitter dispute.
Remembering India's iconic crocodile-hunting tigress
Arrowhead, also known as T-84, died last week in India's Ranthambore national park.
'The water was just screaming' - Eight dead in Lake Tahoe after boats capsize
A witness described how quickly the weather changed, leading to people being thrown from boats.
If Iran and Israel do stop firing, Trump's high-risk strikes may pay off
If the US president has helped to end the fighting it would mark a significant step back from the brink of a regional conflict.
As Diddy prosecution rests, how compelling is the case against him?
Legal experts say testimony of key witnesses has helped build prosecutors' argument, but does not ensure a conviction on all counts.
U.S. scrambles to determine impact of strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites
Trump says Iran’s nuclear program was obliterated, but questions remain about Iran’s capability and the location of hundreds of pounds of highly enriched uranium.