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Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 13 people
Rescuers are racing to find people feared trapped beneath rubble after the overnight missile and drone attack.
8 mins agoEurope
Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan
A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.
China cracks down on ‘ghost kitchens’ in food delivery apps
“Ghost kitchens”, which are listed on apps but have no physical stores, have raised food safety fears.
OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a ‘web of deceit’
13 hrs agoUS & Canada
Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC’s international editor.
10 hrs agoMiddle East
Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
The leader of Denmark’s Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.
6 hrs agoEurope
Prepare for El Niño, UN warns. It could be the strongest in decades
Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
The justice department says it “disagrees strongly” with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.
Trump inserts himself into the centre of America’s 250th birthday celebrations
Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal
Watch: Glass doors break as fans scramble to see Pursuit of Jade star
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Toy Story 5 shows ‘terror’ of children’s screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children’s attention.
9 hrs agoCulture
‘Mornings and nights no longer exist’ at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India’s hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
Key messages between Mandelson and ministers so far
The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister.
What’s next for KSI and the Sidemen?
YouTuber KSI shocked fans after announcing his departure from the Sidemen over the weekend.
16 hrs agoNewsbeat
No, Trump’s name hasn’t been removed from the Kennedy Center
An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.
10 hrs agoUS & Canada
How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo – the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
8 hrs agoAfrica
How ‘confused’ AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
9 hrs ago
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Released Mandelson messages ’embarrassing’, says minister, but defends government record
Lord Mandelson called No 10 “beleaguered and bereft” – while minister Pat McFadden said: “Every meeting I have is ‘who can we tax in order to pay benefits to others’.”
Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration
Italians wondered what had happened to the animal’s “lucky-charm” testicles.
AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears $1tn
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.
Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
Melissa Casias’ case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.
6 hrs agoUS & Canada
Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.
1 hr agoBusiness
US political commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur denied entry to UK by Home Office
The US citizens and left-wing content creators with huge online followings were due to speak at the SXSW London festival and Oxford this week.
16 hrs agoUK
Serena Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen’s doubles
She will return to competitive tennis for the first time in nearly four years when she plays in the women’s doubles at Queen’s.
13 hrs agoTennis
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Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 13 people
Murdered student ‘did not die with dignity’ says family
Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
‘Mornings and nights no longer exist’ at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
Trump inserts himself into the centre of America’s 250th birthday celebrations
Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
How former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spent the £400,000 he embezzled
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Southampton owner will not sack head coach Eckert
Southampton owner Dragan Solak tells BBC Sport he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the “mistake” the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.
1 hr agoSouthampton
Arsenal eye Kroupi & Rogers – and a new Arteta deal
After their long-awaited Premier League title triumph, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel assesses Arsenal’s to-do list for this summer.
How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico
As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.
The leader, supporting actor and X-factor – Finn on England’s attack
All pace bowlers have a specific role in a pace attack, so how will Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue combine? Steven Finn takes a look in his latest BBC Sport column.
1 hr agoEngland
Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women’s night sessions?
It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka’s match against Naomi Osaka brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women’s night-session match.
9 hrs agoTennis
Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals he has stage four cancer.
15 hrs agoNewcastle
Meet the new Rafa planning to conquer Roland Garros
A year ago, 19-year-old Rafael Jodar was ranked 707th in the world. Now he is three wins away from emulating Rafael Nadal at the French Open.
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