Ros Atkins on... how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza.

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Polish voters set for tight presidential race after 10 years of Duda

Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian.

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Ancient Indian skeleton gets a museum home six years after excavation

The skeleton had been kept in a makeshift shed since its excavation in 2019 due to bureaucratic wrangling.

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US and Iran close to nuclear deal, Trump says

Speaking in Qatar, the US President said that Iran has "sort of" agreed to the terms of a deal.

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Pregnant Israeli woman killed in West Bank shooting attack

Tzeela Gez died from her injuries, but doctors were able to deliver her baby.

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Three Maori MPs face suspension over 'intimidating' haka

New Zealand's Maori Party says the recommendation is a "warning shot to all of us to fall in line".

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Human rights groups warn of 'surge' in migrant worker deaths in Saudi Arabia

Workers are already dying from preventable workplace accidents as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, reports say.

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Is Trump allowed to accept $400m luxury plane as a gift?

The US leader has faced criticism over his plan to accept a plane from Qatar worth an estimated $400m.

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White South Africans going to US are cowards, Ramaphosa says

South Africans are resilient and don't run away from their problems, President Ramaphosa says.

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Germany arrests self-declared 'king' and bans his extremist group

Police arrest the leaders of Germany's largest Reichsbürger faction, that calls itself "Kingdom of Germany".

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Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals 'systematic' aid theft

The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs.

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Menendez brothers' long-awaited resentencing hearing to begin

It will determine whether they should receive a lesser sentence, which could ultimately lead to their paroled release.

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Watch: Thermal camera captures moment volcano erupts

The volcano on the Negros island spewed plumes of ash around 3km (1.8 miles) high into the air.

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First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan

Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.

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Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding

The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself.

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US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says both countries will lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115% for 90 days.

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India great Kohli retires from Test cricket

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket with immediate effect.

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What is habeas corpus and why might Donald Trump want to suspend it?

It is a safeguard against unlawful imprisonment - but the White House is "actively looking" at pausing it.

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White House 'actively looking at' suspending habeas corpus

Miller comments come as judges have sought to challenge some recent detentions made by the Trump administration in an effort to combat illegal immigration

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Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus

The White House is "actively looking at" suspending the legal right to challenge detention.

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Maga says Pope Leo may be American, but he's not 'America first'

Pope Leo XIV has expressed support for immigrants and criticism of JD Vance. Donald Trump's supporters aren't happy.

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India and Pakistan: The first drone war between nuclear-armed neighbours

Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?

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Oh my God, it's Rob! - Pope's brother's speaks of joy

Pope Leo XIV 's brother Louis says nothing will be the same again after his appointment.

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Watch: Biden's first interview since leaving the White House

Former US President Joe Biden talks Trump, Russia and US-Europe relations with the BBC's Today programme.

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'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war', says Trump

'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war', says Trump

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Fear and uncertainty after strikes: BBC reports from Muzaffarabad

An Indian air strike damaged a mosque and some houses Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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Indian Pakistani civilians describe aftermath of strikes and shelling

The BBC spoke to eyewitnesses in both Indian and Pakistan administered Kashmir.

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How Kashmir attack victim's widow went from symbol of tragedy to trolling target

Narwal's husband was among the victims of the deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city

Drones hit the civilian section of Port Sudan's airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel.

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Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance".

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Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of the famous vehicles is being refitted as a frontline clinic on wheels, following a request by the late pontiff.

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Ancient Indian skeleton still waiting for home

The find could shed light on how Indians lived 1,000 years ago - but is without a museum because of red tape.

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Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive

The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists, saying it is aiming to increase pressure on Hamas.

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NZ airport to remove Hobbit-themed eagle sculptures

For more than a decade, the giant eagles have cast a watchful eye over visitors at Wellington Airport.

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Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city

Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday.

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Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.

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Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport

Unverified footage appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from an area near the airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.

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Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges

Ali Laarayedh is the latest high-profile critic of the president to be jailed as campaigners slam "sham trials".

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Tariffs on car parts entering the US come into force

Import taxes were eased after carmaker outcry, but it's "still a big tariff", analysts say.

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Five people survive 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp after plane crash

The small plane was forced to make an emergency landing in a swamp in the Bolivian Amazon after an engine failure.

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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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Gaza activist ship 'attacked by drones' off coast of Malta, NGO says

The Maltese government said a fire onboard the ship was "brought under control overnight" and that it was being monitored by authorities.

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How the 'Shetland Bus' helped Norway resist Nazi Germany

The innocent-looking fishing boats delivered valuable cargo and special agents to coves and fishing ports.

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Watch: Runaway kangaroo closes stretch of Alabama interstate

Runaway kangaroo 'Sheila' shut down part of an interstate in Alabama before being caught.

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Why the trees behind 'women's gold' beauty creams are under threat

One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.

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