Watch: Trump calls trial 'a disgrace' after guilty verdict

The former US president was found guilty on all 34 counts on Thursday.

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Ukraine allowed to hit some targets in Russia with US weapons - reports

The US give Ukraine permission to use US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia, but only near the Kharkiv region, US media report.

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Gaza war could go on for rest of 2024, says Israel PM's aide

Tzachi Hanegbi also says Israel now controls 75% of the buffer zone along the Gaza-Egypt border.

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Trump jury begins deliberations after weeks of testimony

A verdict could come this week - the former president's conviction or acquittal, or there could be a mistrial.

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Watch: Rubbish-filled balloon saga explained… in 63 seconds

North Korea sends at least 260 balloons into the South, scattering suspected excrement and rubbish.

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Row over mysterious disappearance of Zambian MP

Independent MP Emmanuel "Jay Jay" Banda is in hospital after an alleged abduction over the weekend.

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Spain, Norway and Ireland recognise Palestinian state

The three European nations aim to refocus attention on finding a political solution to the Gaza war.

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What happens if Trump is convicted in hush-money trial?

The jury in Mr Trump's hush-money case will soon begin deliberations. So what could happen next?

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Netanyahu vows to continue war amid air strike condemnation

At least 45 people were killed in a strike on Rafah, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

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Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people

The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

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At least 16 dead as cyclone hits Bangladesh and India

Nearly a million people have been evacuated as Cyclone Remal destroys thousands of homes.

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Priced out of homeownership - 'It makes me want to throw up'

The US housing market has changed dramatically since the pandemic - an issue looming over the election.

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'We saw the flight attendant just go up in the air'

People on board a Dublin-bound plane say they saw crew members 'hit the roof' during mid-air ordeal.

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Some 160 villagers reported taken in deadly raid in Nigeria

Nigerian officials say gunmen spent hours in the village and had time to drink tea before abducting people.

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Clive Myrie: ‘Mass shootings undermined my love for the US’

The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation.

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How plans for ‘the day after’ could help end war in Gaza

This subject will be on the table when EU and Middle Eastern foreign ministers meet.

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Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue.

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Rain, running and red: Photos of the week

A selection of photos from around the world taken this week.

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US teen arrested for melee at UCLA Gaza protest

The arrest of 18-year-old Edan On marks the first arrest of a counter-protester linked to the chaos.

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CCTV reveals lion taking dog from family home

Jaci the rottweiler had been with the family for nearly two years and leaves her twin Laser behind.

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Sean Kingston's home raided after singer accused of not paying for huge TV

A company claims Sean Kingston did not fully pay for a 232-inch television and sound system.

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I couldn't bury my brother because of Sudan bombing

El Fasher residents in the firing line as satellite images show camp targeted by paramilitary fighters.

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US names Kenya major ally as Russian influence grows

Kenyan President William Ruto is currently on a US state visit, the first in 16 years for an African leader.

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Hear the sound as billions of cicadas emerge in US

Two broods of periodical cicadas are coming out from underground in the same year.

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Nikki Haley says she is voting Trump for president

Ms Haley was once Mr Trump's UN ambassador and was the last of his major Republican primary rivals.

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Israeli hostage's family hope kidnap video reminds world of need for deal

New harrowing footage shows the moment Naama Levy and other women were seized by Hamas gunmen.

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Families of Uvalde victims reach $2m settlement with city

They are also suing 92 state police officers for "shocking and extensive" failures in the 2022 shooting.

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Trump won't testify as defence and prosecution rest cases

Justice Juan Merchan dismissed the jury until next week and oversaw preparing instructions ahead of their deliberations.

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Armies of young insurgents are changing the course of a forgotten war

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spent a month with revolutionary forces at jungle bases and on front lines in Myanmar.

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Passenger describes moment turbulence hit flight

Jerry, who was flying to his son's wedding, says it was the worst day of his life.

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What next for Iran after President Raisi's death?

Raisi's death will test a system where hardliners dominate all branches of power, Lyse Doucet writes.

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War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring

Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections.

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Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C

Parts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week.

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'Stop threatening Taiwan', its new president tells China

He urged Beijing to replace confrontation with dialogue, shortly after being sworn in on Monday.

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How should countries deal with falling birth rates?

As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.

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US security adviser urges Netanyahu to connect war to 'political strategy'

Jake Sullivan's visit comes as Israeli forces continue military operations in Gaza, including in Rafah.

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Taiwan's steely leader rewrote the book on how to deal with China

Taiwan's outgoing president says boosting her country's military was the only way to defy China's threat.

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Israel war cabinet minister vows to quit if there is no post-war plan for Gaza

Recent weeks have seen an increasingly public rift over how Gaza should be governed after the war.

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Tunisia says 23 people missing in Mediterranean sea

The national guard says it has informed the navy and search and rescue operations are under way.

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Iran Nobel laureate says she faces new trial

Narges Mohammadi, 52, speaks out in a message from Evin prison where she is being held.

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Lawmakers clash after 'fake eyelashes' comment

The fiery exchange began when Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Democrat Jasmine Crockett.

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Messi's napkin contract promise sells for £762,400

The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed is sold at auction - for £762,400.

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Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years

David DePape still faces life imprisonment if convicted of separate state charges for the 2022 attack.

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At the scene of Slovak PM's shooting

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the town of Handlova, on what the attack could mean for Slovakia's divided society.

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Can US floating pier improve Gaza’s critical aid pipeline?

An ambitious US maritime corridor is due to start operating off Gaza's coast in the coming days.

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Almost 450,000 people have fled Rafah, UN says

Many streets in the southern Gaza city now lie empty, the UN says, as an Israeli operation continues.

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Israeli protesters block aid trucks destined for Gaza

Unverified video shows protesters throwing food packages onto the ground before stomping on them.

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Israeli minister attacks Netanyahu over Gaza future

There are growing signs of divisions within Israel's war cabinet over who should government Gaza after the war.

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After six months, Dutch parties reach government deal

Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders says he and three other leaders have agreed terms for a coalition.

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German far-right politician guilty of using Nazi slogan

Höcke has led the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) regional branch in Thuringia since the party was founded in 2013

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Huge manhunt after French prison officers killed in ambush

Armed men rammed a prison van at a tollbooth, opened fire on officers and fled with prisoner Mohamed Amra.

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Bad behaviour shuts Dublin-New York portal

Organisers say they are working on solutions to address bad behaviour near the art installation.

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Blinken visits during moment of peril for Ukraine

The front line has turned from a relative stalemate to a major Russian offensive in a week.

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South Dakota governor banned from tribal land

Six Native tribes have banned Kristi Noem from their reservations as her controversies pile up.

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Proud mullet-wearers embrace their style at festival

More than 200 people attended the European mullet festival in Quievrain, Belgium

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Why has Putin removed key ally as defence minister?

Steve Rosenberg considers possible reasons behind Sergei Shoigu's replacement in the middle of a war.

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Man who received first pig kidney transplant dies

The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant.

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Tunisia lawyer arrested during live news broadcast

There has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied.

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Man freed five days after South Africa building collapse

The worker pulled to safety is one of 42 people rescued from the building which collapsed on Monday.

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Thousands evacuated due to British Columbia wildfire

Fort McMurray residents in neighbouring Alberta, Canada are also under an evacuation alert due to a blaze.

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These solar flares may lead to rare Northern Lights

Unusual geomagnetic storms may make aurora borealis visible in places where it is not usually seen.

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Mbappe announces he will leave Paris St-Germain

France striker Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris St-Germain at the end of the season.

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Hailey and Justin Bieber announce pregnancy

The couple shared a video debuting Hailey's bump in a white, lace dress.

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Unrwa closes East Jerusalem compound after attacks

The head of the UN agency says the perimeter of its building was set fire to twice on Thursday.

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California surf contest told to let trans woman compete

The California Coastal Commission says a longboarding contest must allow a transgender surfer to participate in the women's division.

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Passengers flee burning plane that skidded off runway

Footage posted to social media shows chaotic scenes in Senegal's capital, Dakar.

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Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine’s power plants

BBC Verify has been tracking Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

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‘Sustainable calm’ proposal splits Israel and Hamas

Israel says it has four issues with the draft ceasefire deal - including an end to war.

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North Korean weapons are killing Ukrainians. The implications are far bigger

A missile that crashed in Kharkiv shows the surprising scale at which Pyongyang's weapons are used.

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US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft

The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS.

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Everything you need to know about Met Gala 2024

A short story by British author JG Ballard serves as the annual fashion extravaganza's latest theme.

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LA police clear out pro-Palestinian camp at university

The clear out comes as universities prepare for possible disruptions at graduation ceremonies.

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Crumbs! French bakers beat longest baguette world record

A 140.5m (461ft)-long baguette baked in the Parisian suburbs has beaten a previous record from Italy in 2019.

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Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo

The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style.

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Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security

The celebration of pop is set to take place amid protests at Israel's involvement in the competition.

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German election candidate attacked on campaign

Matthias Ecke was seriously injured after being kicked and hit in a suspected politically-motivated attack.

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Ex-aide gets emotional during Trump hush-money trial

Former White House aide Hope Hicks testified she was "a little stunned" to hear the 2005 tape.

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Three arrested over Sikh activist's killing in Canada

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead last June, sparking a diplomatic row between India and Canada.

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Homes demolished after Kenya flood evacuation order

Residents of a slum say the destruction of their homes caught them by surprise and they have nowhere to stay.

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Kenya orders flood evacuations as it warns dams could spill

Residents near 178 bodies of water have been told to leave as flooding is set to worsen.

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Trump 'hates' hush-money deal was made, Cohen says in recording

The claim was made by Donald Trump's ex-lawyer in a conversation with Stormy Daniels' former attorney.

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Nigerian paints nails for three days in world record bid

The 19-year-old technician says she painted 4,000 nails in an attempt to break the world record.

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The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs

Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.

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Counter-protesters attack UCLA pro-Palestinian camp

Fireworks and tear gas flew through the air after masked pro-Israeli assailants tore down barricades.

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Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Two Republicans join Democrats to repeal law brought back to life by state's supreme court.

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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.

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Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws.

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North Carolina police officers remembered as heroes

They were killed when a suspect with an automatic AR-15 "fired several rounds in a matter of seconds".

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