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A Palestinian baby cries at a house damaged by an Israeli air strike in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip (29 April 2024)

US 'hopeful' Hamas will accept new Gaza truce deal

The secretary of state calls Israel's latest offer for a hostage release "extraordinarily generous".

Middle East

Protesters in support of Palestinians in Gaza and pro-Israel counter-protesters scuffle during demonstrations at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in Los Angeles, California

Rival Gaza protest groups clash on LA campus

Scuffles break out between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel activists, with no sign of student demos tailing off.

US & Canada

'Wild and free' Kidman collects Hollywood achievement award

Nicole Kidman says it has been a privilege to play unconventional women as she picks up a prestigious prize.

Entertainment & Arts

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Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland's first minister

Yousaf says he "underestimated" the level of hurt after ending a power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens last week.

Stowaway cat accidentally mailed in returned package

Galeana is back home in the US state of Utah and in good health after spending six days in a box.

US & Canada

Rival Gaza protest groups clash on LA campus

Scuffles break out between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel activists, with no sign of student demos tailing off.

US & Canada

'Invisible in our own country': Being Muslim in Modi's India

Since Narendra Modi's BJP took power in 2014, India's 200 million Muslims have faced turmoil.

India

Pedro Sanchez speaks during a meeting in Oslo on 12 April

Spain's PM will not resign after allegations against wife

Last week, Pedro Sánchez denounced what he called a "harassment campaign" against his wife.

Europe

Aerial view of damaged buildings and debris scattered around

Aerials show devastation from Oklahoma's deadly tornadoes

Buildings were destroyed and tens of thousands of residents left without electricity.

US & Canada

'Wild and free' Kidman collects Hollywood achievement award

Nicole Kidman says it has been a privilege to play unconventional women as she picks up a prestigious prize.

Entertainment & Arts

Kenya dam burst kills around 50, Red Cross says

Africa

Depardieu in custody over sexual assault allegations

Europe

Texans wide receiver Dell injured in nightclub shooting

American Football

Tobago shark attack victim ‘able to communicate’

Billie Eilish announces world tour for new album

Newsbeat

Features & analysis

One mentally ill man's fight for assisted dying

John Scully says he wants to die with dignity - but Canada has delayed the expansion of its euthanasia programme.

US & Canada

My struggle to keep family safe while reporting the Gaza war

BBC Arabic‘s Adnan El-Bursh covered the conflict as he and his family were displaced multiple times.

Middle East

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Portugal's Carnation Revolution

Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes".

Europe

A president declared an emergency over rape. What happened next?

Despite Sierra Leone declaring sexual violence a national emergency, perpetrators are rarely punished.

Africa

Young people no longer have hope, says Hanif Kureishi

The award-winning novelist's book, The Buddha of Suburbia, has been adapted for the stage.

Entertainment & Arts

My struggle to keep family safe while reporting the Gaza war

BBC Arabic‘s Adnan El-Bursh covered the conflict as he and his family were displaced multiple times.

Middle East

A student activist with a bullhorn at George Washington University in Washington DC

What do student protesters at US universities want?

Protest groups on more than 20 campuses are all aiming at the same target - university investments

US & Canada

'Invisible in our own country': Being Muslim in Modi's India

Since Narendra Modi's BJP took power in 2014, India's 200 million Muslims have faced turmoil.

India

Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes".

Europe

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Aerials show devastation from Oklahoma's deadly tornadoes

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Humza Yousaf resigns: What next for the SNP?

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Roman object that baffled experts on show in UK

The 12-sided object, found in Norton Disney, is being shown as part of the Lincoln Festival of History.

Lincolnshire

Australians protest against spate of killings of women

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the issue was a national crisis.

Australia

Jet with 500 toy giraffe passengers takes flight

RAF Voyager, transporting 500 toys, takes off from Brize Norton to raise money for charity.

Oxford

Ingebrigtsens' father charged with physical abuse

The three brothers, all Olympic runners, made public claims last year that their father had been violent.

Athletics

Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900,000

The original owner of the watch, businessman John Jacob Astor, 47, went down with the ship in 1912.

Wiltshire

Australians protest against spate of killings of women

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the issue was a national crisis.

Australia

Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

The US president made fun of his and Donald Trump's age at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

US & Canada

Anthony Edwards celebrates during a Minnesota Timberwolves game

Timberwolves complete historic series victory

The Minnesota Timberwolves win an NBA play-off series for the first time in 20 years after completing a 4-0 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Basketball

Jet with 500 toy giraffe passengers takes flight

RAF Voyager, transporting 500 toys, takes off from Brize Norton to raise money for charity.

Oxford

US 'hopeful' Hamas will accept new Gaza truce deal

Rival Gaza protest groups clash on LA campus

Spain's PM will not resign after allegations against wife

Roman object that baffled experts on show

Depardieu in custody over sexual assault allegations

Kenya dam burst kills around 50, Red Cross says

Stowaway cat accidentally mailed in returned package

Tobago shark attack victim ‘able to communicate’

'Wild and free' Kidman collects Hollywood achievement award

'Invisible in our own country': Being Muslim in Modi's India

Sport

Manchester City celebrate lifting the 2022-23 Premier League title

Premier League clubs back plan to look at spending cap

Premier League clubs vote in favour of developing plans to introduce a spending cap in England's top flight.

Football

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County Championship day four - radio & text

Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from the fourth day of week four of the 2024 County Championship.

Timberwolves complete historic series victory

The Minnesota Timberwolves win an NBA play-off series for the first time in 20 years after completing a 4-0 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Basketball

Kasatkina 'given guarantees' on safety of gay players in Saudi

Daria Kasatkina, one of the few openly gay players on the WTA Tour, says she has been “given guarantees” about her safety should she compete in Saudi Arabia.

Tennis

Joshua targets September return at Wembley

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua believes his next fight will be in September, at Wembley Stadium in London.

Boxing

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County Championship day four - radio & text

Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from the fourth day of week four of the 2024 County Championship.

Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates victory over Tottenham

'Arsenal survive painful flashbacks to maintain title push'

Arsenal survive painful flashbacks of giving up handsome leads last season to maintain their Premier League title push at Tottenham, writes Phil McNulty.

Arsenal

Silva to leave Chelsea at end of season

Brazilian centre-back Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the 2023-24 season.

Chelsea

Timberwolves complete historic series victory

The Minnesota Timberwolves win an NBA play-off series for the first time in 20 years after completing a 4-0 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Basketball

US 'hopeful' Hamas will accept new Gaza truce deal

Rival Gaza protest groups clash on LA campus

'Wild and free' Kidman collects Hollywood achievement award

Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland's first minister

Stowaway cat accidentally mailed in returned package

Rival Gaza protest groups clash on LA campus

'Invisible in our own country': Being Muslim in Modi's India

Spain's PM will not resign after allegations against wife

Aerials show devastation from Oklahoma's deadly tornadoes

'Wild and free' Kidman collects Hollywood achievement award

Kenya dam burst kills around 50, Red Cross says

Depardieu in custody over sexual assault allegations

Texans wide receiver Dell injured in nightclub shooting

Tobago shark attack victim ‘able to communicate’

Billie Eilish announces world tour for new album

Features & analysis

One mentally ill man's fight for assisted dying

My struggle to keep family safe while reporting the Gaza war

Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

A president declared an emergency over rape. What happened next?

Young people no longer have hope, says Hanif Kureishi

My struggle to keep family safe while reporting the Gaza war

What do student protesters at US universities want?

'Invisible in our own country': Being Muslim in Modi's India

Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

Most watched

One mentally ill man's fight for assisted dying

Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

Watch: Humza Yousaf resigns as first minister

Aerials show devastation from Oklahoma's deadly tornadoes

Humza Yousaf resigns: What next for the SNP?

Also in news

Roman object that baffled experts on show in UK

Australians protest against spate of killings of women

Jet with 500 toy giraffe passengers takes flight

Ingebrigtsens' father charged with physical abuse

Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900,000

Australians protest against spate of killings of women

Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

Timberwolves complete historic series victory

Jet with 500 toy giraffe passengers takes flight

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US 'hopeful' Hamas will accept new Gaza truce deal

Rival Gaza protest groups clash on LA campus

Spain's PM will not resign after allegations against wife

Roman object that baffled experts on show

Depardieu in custody over sexual assault allegations

Kenya dam burst kills around 50, Red Cross says

Stowaway cat accidentally mailed in returned package

Tobago shark attack victim ‘able to communicate’

'Wild and free' Kidman collects Hollywood achievement award

'Invisible in our own country': Being Muslim in Modi's India

Sport

Premier League clubs back plan to look at spending cap

County Championship day four - radio & text

Timberwolves complete historic series victory

Kasatkina 'given guarantees' on safety of gay players in Saudi

Joshua targets September return at Wembley

County Championship day four - radio & text

'Arsenal survive painful flashbacks to maintain title push'

Silva to leave Chelsea at end of season

Timberwolves complete historic series victory