Hegseth warns China poses 'imminent' threat to Taiwan and urges Asia to boost defence

The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost spending and work with the US to deter war.

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Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71

The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says.

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Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan

The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it "unacceptable".

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Watch: A black eye and a gold key - Musk's last day at Doge

The tech mogul, whose time as a special government employee has ended, attributed the bruise to rough-housing with his five-year-old son.

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'The Mississippi Miracle': Governor Touts Educational Gains in State Once Ranked at Bottom

For decades, Mississippi ranked as one of the lowest states in overall quality of life. That included education until recent reforms led to gains in literacy rates, taking the state from 49th in 2013 to 21st in 2022. 

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Last hospital in North Gaza governorate evacuated after Israeli order

Al-Awda, the last functioning hospital in the North Gaza governorate, is out of service after the Israeli military ordered its evacuation.

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Macron warns the West could lose credibility over Ukraine and Gaza wars

The French president spoke at the Shangri-la Dialogue, a high-level Asia defence summit in Singapore.

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How the West is helping Russia to fund its war on Ukraine

Data shows that Russian fossil fuel revenues are three times higher than aid allocated to Ukraine.

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Trump tariffs reinstated as legal battle erupts

Tariffs will remain in place while a legal battle over Trump's tariffs continues.

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Judge blocks Trump's effort to restrict foreign students at Harvard - for now

The case pits the government's power over student visas against Harvard's free speech rights

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Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' amid Hugh Jackman divorce

The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023.

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Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o dies aged 87

The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.

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The Coming AI Crime Wave Is Already Underway - Here's How You Can Protect Yourself

Global cybercrime is expected to cost more than ten trillion dollars this year. Scams and online criminal activity have exploded through the use of artificial intelligence.  

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Moment police capture two escaped New Orleans inmates

The two men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Texas, just days after they fled a Louisiana jail with eighth other inmates.

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Russia's advance in Ukraine's north east may be bid to create 'buffer zone'

The advance may be linked to Moscow's attempts to create "buffer zones" along the border, Ukrainian regional authorities say.

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Could Nigeria's careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

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A simple guide to South Korea's presidential election

The vote comes after the impeachment and removal of former president Yoon Suk Yeol.

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Ex-DR Congo president returns from self-imposed exile, party says

Joseph Kabila is now in rebel-held Goma, according to the M23 armed group and a party official.

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Far-right marchers attack Palestinians as Israel marks taking of Jerusalem

Israeli opposition leaders condemned attacks on Palestinians as "racist" and a disgrace to Judaism.

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Elderly woman rescued from flood ravaged Australian home

Taree, a city in New South Wales, Australia has been among the worst impacted by record levels of rainfall.

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'Situation is dire' - BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade

Malnourished five-month-old baby Siwar is now out of hospital in Gaza - but as we found, she and her family are struggling.

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Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks

Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs.

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Someone stole my BBC broadcasting bike - it's like losing a friend

Anna Holligan transformed her bike into a mobile studio for the BBC in Amsterdam - now it has vanished.

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Schumacher's 2001 Grand Prix-winning Ferrari sold for £13.43m

The Ferrari driven to victory by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix is sold for £13.43m at auction.

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Watch: Suspected sabotage causes Cannes power cut 'meltdown'

The prestigious film festival was disrupted, about 160,000 homes were without power and businesses were left without power.

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Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic

As Arctic ice melts, global powers seize new opportunities to extract oil, speed up trade and boost their military presence.

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Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris

The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity.

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As Israel faces diplomatic 'tsunami', Trump is staying quiet

This has been a tumultuous week for the Jewish state, the BBC's Paul Adams writes.

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Watch: German troops permanently sent to Lithuania's eastern border

The German military has not permanently stationed troops on foreign soil since World War Two.

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Minnesota Female Athletes Sue Attorney General Over Biological Males Playing in Girls' Sports

A sports advocacy group is suing Minnesota's attorney general on behalf of three female softball players over a state policy that allows males to compete in female sports.

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Trump administration ends Harvard's ability to enrol international students

The move escalates the administration's row with America's oldest university over hiring, admissions and teaching practices.

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Denmark to raise retirement age to highest in Europe

From 2040, Danish people born after 31 December 1970 will be eligible to retire at 70 years old.

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Judge says US deportations to South Sudan violate court order

The Trump administration says it is deporting eight criminal "monsters", as immigration attorneys challenge the move.

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Anti-Hamas protests in southern Gaza enter third day

Protesters were seen in videos calling for an end to the war and the removal of the armed group from Gaza

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Watch: Fatal storms flood the south of France

At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France.

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EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu

The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.

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US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans

Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe.

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Revival Sparks Reported in Spartanburg, SC, and There's a Big Plan to Take It Statewide

An incredible move of God is stirring in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Over the past two years, there has been what locals are calling the beginning of a revival, and they are looking to take it all the way to the capital of the state. 

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Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?

A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.

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Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania

"Fear managed to defeat fury" is how one analyst interpreted liberal Nicusor Dan beating hard-right George Simion to the presidency.

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Biden Diagnosed with 'Aggressive' Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.

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Warsaw's liberal mayor leads Polish presidential vote – exit poll

Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.

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US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash

Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred.

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India's forgotten actor who lost her legacy to caste oppression

PK Rosy, the first actress in Malayalam cinema, was hounded out of her home after playing the role of an upper caste woman.

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Police investigate fatal explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs

No one from a nearby fertility clinic was harmed, but one person was killed and several were injured.

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Five killed after helicopters collide in Finland

Police have not confirmed the number of deaths but said there were five people on board in total.

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'Heaven Is for Real': 20 Years Later, Colton Burpo Revisits Claims He Met Jesus

At only three years old, Colton Burpo inspired millions with his vision of going to heaven after nearly dying of a ruptured appendix more than 20 years ago.

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Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia

The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.

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Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying

The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.

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Watch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university library

A manuscript, once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta, is now believed to be genuine and ''one of the world's most valuable documents''.

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Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack

The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub.

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US says Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks

Marco Rubio says he does not have high expectations for Ukraine-Russia peace talks due to be held in Turkey.

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Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City

Israel alleges several buildings are being used by Hamas. Local authorities and aid agencies say thousands of civilians are sheltering there.

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Parents Win CA Gender Case: 'Illegal for School Districts to Keep Parents in the Dark'

A California school district must provide notification and opt-outs to parents and students when promoting gender ideology during a mentoring program, a federal judge has ruled. 

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School Choice Measure Advancing in Congress Could Help Parents Pay for Faith-Based Education

Republicans in Congress are taking steps to advance President Trump’s goal of establishing “universal school choice.” In the House of Representatives, lawmakers are aiming to allocate up to $5 billion a year for scholarships to help families send their children to private schools, including faith-based ones.

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Trump's meeting with Sharaa, unthinkable just months ago, boosts Syrians' hopes

Syria's interim leader met the US president in Riyadh after he announced he would lift sanctions on Syria.

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Cryptocurrency boss's daughter escapes kidnap gang in Paris street

A masked gang tried to abduct the woman and her young son in the latest gang attack in France.

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Lies, Injustice and 20 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment, but Now, Forgiveness in Jesus

It's an unlikely story of friendship. Bobby Gumpright and Jermaine Hudson are now good friends who text each other every day, but 24 years ago, Gumpright lied and sent Hudson to prison. 

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Trump touts $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit and lifts sanctions on Syria

President Trump's visit comes after years of strained relations between the Saudis and Joe Biden.

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'This is my closure': Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court

The celebrity businesswoman grew tearful as she gave evidence in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing her at gunpoint.

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Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed in California prison

The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion.

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'God Built This Miracle': Hockey Player Died for 16 Minutes, Says He Spoke to God

Another remarkable story has emerged about a supernatural encounter during a near-death experience.

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Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas in Gaza

The 21-year-old is the first hostage to be released since a ceasefire came to an end in March.

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Arizona Community Shocked Over Gruesome 'Crucifixion-Like' Homicide of Beloved Pastor

An Arizona community is reeling after the death of a beloved pastor who was found in his home with his arms spread out in his bed and his hands pinned to a wall in a disturbing scene, authorities report. 

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BBC team's tense encounter with sanctioned Israeli settler while filming in West Bank

Israeli settler Moshe Sharvit established a so-called 'outpost' in occupied West Bank

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Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire

The release will come ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East on Tuesday.

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Trump to receive luxury jet for Air Force One from Qatar

The aircraft is intended for use as a presidential plane, which will then be donated to Trump's library.

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How to win Eurovision, according to the experts

Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem.

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India and Pakistan accuse each other of 'violations' after ceasefire deal

Delhi and Islamabad accused each other of breaching a ceasefire brokered after four days of cross-border attacks.

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Finding Peace During Unexpected Pregnancy and Joy in Motherhood

Like many young couples who become unexpectedly pregnant, my boyfriend and I were consumed with questions and wondered where we'd find support when my pregnancy test came back positive. As new transplants to Maryland, where we lived far from our families for the very first time, we felt we had nowhere to turn. 

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Mexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' name change

President Sheinbaum argues Trump's executive order applies only to the US portion of the continental shelf.

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Turkish Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk to be released

Her arrest follows the White House's crackdown on what it has classified as antisemitism on US campuses.

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Pakistan and India trade accusations over drone strikes

Both sides accuse each other of military attacks as the international community calls for calm.

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Watch Pope Leo XIV's first public address - in full

Speaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, he paid tribute to his predecessor and called for unity.

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'Only God': Couple Finds Jesus After Previously Getting Married as Gay, Transgender

“Only God can do that.” Those are the words of Lex Renick, a female who formerly identified as a transgender male before she and her husband — who used to identify as homosexual — came to faith in Jesus.

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South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa

The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.

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Tebow Foundation and Child Task Force Team Up to Rescue 71 Kids Missing in NY

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has spent more than a decade combating human trafficking and has helped to rescue over 2,000 victims and bring more than 500 traffickers to justice during that time. Recently, the Tim Tebow Foundation partnered with the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) to rescue an additional 71 missing and runaway children in New York.

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French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear

The 81-year-old man said he had no choice but to shoot the animal after it attacked him during a hunt.

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EU plans to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027

The European Union vowed to end energy relations with Russia after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Israel hits Houthi targets in Yemen in response to airport attack

A spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry said at least 21 people were killed in the attack.

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CBN News Visits Southern Border Where the Change Is Staggering

Border apprehensions in the El Paso sector have seen a sharp decline in recent months, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents report increased morale and operational support, including military presence and the return of aggressive enforcement tactics.

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'We're Getting Baptized!' 7,752 Declare New Life in Christ, Including Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano

Another sign of the incredible spiritual movement shaping America just kicked off this Saturday. Thousands of people stood on the shores of Huntington Beach in California and got baptized for the "world to know" that they had decided to fully commit their lives to Jesus Christ.

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Ukraine claims strike in Russia's Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion

Kyiv says it struck a drone command centre in border village and insists forces remain inside Russian region

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Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster

A large-scale bomb attack was thwarted by police before Gaga's first concert in Brazil since 2012.

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Trump says he won't seek a third term

'This is not something I'm looking to do,' Trump says about speculation he may run again in 2028.

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Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?

The Spanish grid operator said the preliminary assessment suggests there was no cyber attack.

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Fears of global instability drive Singapore voters into ruling party's arms

The People's Action Party won by a landslide in an election dominated by concerns over the cost of living and the economy.

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'Don't Mess With Our Kids': Prayer Movement Kicks Off in 5 Key Cities to Draw Kids, Families to God

A national movement aimed at protecting children and their families from "an agenda determined to sexualize our kids" will be spearheading a prayer movement in five major cities beginning next week to see the "sacredness of gender and family as defined by God" restored. 

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US man gets 53 years for fatally stabbing Palestinian-American child

Joseph Czuba was convicted for targeting the child and his mother over their Muslim faith shortly after the start of the Israel-Gaza war.

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North Korea: First road bridge to Russia 'significant' development

The announcement comes after North Korea confirmed for the first time its soldiers are fighting alongside Russia.

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Why Australia's opposition is vying for votes on Chinese social media

Chinese Australians are a crucial group that deserted the conservative Liberal-National coalition in the last election.

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Apple braces for $900m blow from Trump tariffs

The levies will weigh on the iPhone maker, despite Trump's decision to spare key electronics from the new import taxes.

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Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul

More than 50,000 police officers are deployed to the Turkish capital and public transport is shut down.

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