Banksy posts clip of raft stunt at Glastonbury

The artist used an unsuspecting band at Glastonbury Festival to launch his latest performance.

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More wounded Palestinians tell BBC the Israeli army forced them on to jeep

Two more Palestinian men tell the BBC they were shot and forced on to the bonnet of an Israeli jeep.

June 30, 2024 at 11:01PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/GawLc9T

IS: A persistent danger, 10 years since its peak

What happened to the violent jihadist group which was once one of the biggest threats in the world.

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Switzerland await winners - England's path through knockouts

BBC Sport takes a look at England's possible routes through the Euro 2024 knockout stage after the Three Lions top Group C.

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Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time.

June 29, 2024 at 11:45PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/WuftTlg

Davey denies Lib Dems leading opposition to new homes

The Lib Dem leader says he wants a "community-led" approach, with infrastructure built alongside homes.

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Meet five of the youngest election candidates: 'I haven’t got my A-level results yet'

An 18-year-old who hasn't had his A-levels results yet is among those standing in the general election.

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Bolivia unrest: Coup or no coup?

Gen Juan José Zúñiga's storming of the presidential palace revives memories of military rule.

June 27, 2024 at 11:05PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/T0ILApw

French court confirms Bashar al-Assad arrest warrant over Syria chemical attack

The Paris appeals court says Syria's president can be prosecuted over a deadly 2013 chemical attack.

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Bolivian president warns army after soldiers seen in capital

Unverified videos showed armoured vehicles and soldiers in the centre of the capital La Paz.

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AI can beat university students, study suggests

University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students, in a limited study.

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Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests

President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turn violent.

June 26, 2024 at 12:47AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/R4nB0t3

Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests

President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turned violent.

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New York judge partially lifts Trump gag order in hush-money case

Trump is allowed to make comments about witnesses in the case, but still can't speak about court staff.

June 25, 2024 at 11:05PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/DFO8XRY

Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.

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Russia pins Dagestan attack on Ukraine, ignoring religious tensions

Despite years of Islamist attacks in Dagestan, Moscow wants to blame external actors for Sunday's attack.

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Russia pins Dagestan attack on Ukraine, ignoring religious tensions

Despite years of Islamist attacks in Dagestan, Moscow wants to blame external actors for Sunday's attack.

June 24, 2024 at 11:42PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/JZhvTPu

Two arrested on murder charge after holiday park death

A man, aged in his 70s, is found dead in Heron Lake, Crossways, just after midnight on Sunday.

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Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogue and churches

Unidentified gunmen in the southern Russian republic kill six police officers and wound 12 more.

June 23, 2024 at 11:46PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/OMi89p2

Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022.

June 23, 2024 at 12:07AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/LbFGxPn

Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022.

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Farage defends Ukraine comments after Starmer and Sunak criticism

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals.

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Ireland protests over suspended term for assault by soldier

Cathal Crotty was given a fully suspended sentence after beating a woman in a random street attack.

June 22, 2024 at 09:36PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/OjTiRSG

Families want party pledges on 'terror attack' laws

Survivors and relatives of those killed urge commitments on venue security and caring for victims.

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LGBT Awards: Posthumous honour for Strictly dancer

Robin Windsor will be honoured with a special award by his former dance partner Lisa Riley.

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Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets

Socialist Jaume Collboni said he does not plan to renew any of the 10,101 tourist licenses granted to landlords when they expire.

June 21, 2024 at 11:47PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/NBxHGq4

We know there's another level we have to find - Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate admits his disappointment in his side's two games at Euro 2024 - despite one win and one draw.

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Finland shocked by suspected 'racist' stabbings

The country is reeling from two stabbings in the northern city of Oulu, which authorities say were racially motivated.

June 20, 2024 at 11:52PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/RmvUuMf

Macron condemns antisemitism after Jewish girl is raped

The French president was reacting to the incident which happened in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris.

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Labour would need an effective opposition, says Hunt

The chancellor is the latest senior Tory to acknowledge his party could be on course for defeat.

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Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un

The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years.

June 18, 2024 at 11:42PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/2MdZnFh

Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un

The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years.

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Princess Zelda finally stars in her own game

The Nintendo heroine takes the starring role in one of its most popular series for the first time.

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Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'

Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week.

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Car flew into the air before fatal 90mph crash

Corey Sewell caused the death of his friend in the Birmingham crash in a 30mph speed limit zone.

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Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'

Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week.

June 17, 2024 at 11:21PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/nlVkKev

Alarm in Hamburg as man with axe shot by police

The man, who police say made threats with a pickaxe and an "incendiary device", was seriously injured.

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Three arrested as boy, 16, killed by falling tree

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, say Nottinghamshire Police.

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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF says

The soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded.

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Who can I vote for in the general election?

Find out which constituency you are in, who you can vote for and where you can vote using our postcode search.

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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF says

This is the deadliest incident for Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip since January.

June 15, 2024 at 11:40PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/FAf9Q1r

Top doctor warns over 'beach body quick fix' weight-loss drug misuse

The drugs should not be used as "a quick fix" to get "beach-body ready" this summer, NHS England's medical director said.

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Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide.

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Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide.

June 14, 2024 at 11:30PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/xdacOHT

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to restrict abortion drug access

Mifepristone is used in medication abortion, the most common method of ending pregnancies in the US.

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Wrong flight couple sent 1,500 miles to Lithuania

A couple hoping for a holiday in the sun ended up in Lithuania after a flight mix-up.

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Green Party manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Green Party manifesto.

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Opposition party agrees to join SA unity government

This is the first official indication that a government of national unity has been agreed.

June 12, 2024 at 11:01PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/SdTVO6v

Conservative manifesto 2024: 12 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Conservative manifesto.

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Drugs, alcohol and a gun: Inside Hunter Biden's trial

The BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr reports from court on what's at stake for the US president's son.

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Liberal Democrat manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Lib Dem manifesto.

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Calling France snap election is a gamble for Macron

Calling a snap election is a huge surprise for France, and a huge risk for President Macron.

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Conservatives pledge to recruit 8,000 new police officers

New police powers to seize knives and recover stolen goods are also being proposed.

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Calling France snap election is a gamble for Macron

Calling a snap election is a huge surprise for France, and a huge risk for President Macron.

June 10, 2024 at 02:57AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/IdZx931

Wife of Michael Mosley pays tribute to 'wonderful, funny, kind' husband

Tributes have been pouring in for the TV and radio presenter who has died on the Greek island of Symi.

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Russia's economy is growing, but can it last?

Russia’s economy has been cut off from the global financial system - but it is still growing. Why?

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Kagame critic barred from Rwanda's presidential race

Diane Rwigara says she feels cheated for a second time from being able to campaign.

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Confident Putin warns Europe is ‘defenceless’

The Russian leader seems to believe that in the current stand-off, the West would blink first.

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Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

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Biden border plan attacked by Republican rivals

The president has hit back at critics after unveiling plans to curb record migrant arrivals at the US-Mexico border.

June 05, 2024 at 04:40PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/dfsnwWK

Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case

The American acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder will not go to prison, having already served time.

June 05, 2024 at 05:03PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/lQyFXI2

'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression.

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Internet troll threatened to kill JK Rowling and MP

Glenn Mullen posted online death threats to the Harry Potter author and former MP Rosie Duffield.

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Pakistan former PM Imran Khan acquitted in state secrets case

A high court acquits Khan in one case, but he will remain in prison because of another conviction.

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Gazans returning to Jabalia describe 'horrifying' destruction

Palestinians returning to the camp in northern Gaza express shock at the level of devastation they found.

June 03, 2024 at 10:09PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/GDzxYU1

The artist 'not surprised' to be a best-seller

Ivory Coast's Aboudia beat the likes of Damian Hirst to the top spot of a best-sellers list.

June 02, 2024 at 04:19AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/koNiYTh

Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy.

June 02, 2024 at 12:04AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/ysRtD40

Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy.

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Trump's White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC

Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail.

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Trump's White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC

Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail.

June 01, 2024 at 11:42PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/pOBFUXA