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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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4q23ge7xjo

Harvard agrees to transfer photos of enslaved people to black history museum

The settlement comes after a 15 year legal battle between the university and a Connecticut woman who claims she is a descendant of the people pictured. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62nv4kl0e6o

How Bondi mass killer slipped through the cracks in Australia

An inquest is examining whether there were "missed opportunities" to stop Joel Cauchi's stabbing rampage. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyjxdwnp60o

World has responsibility to get aid into Gaza, UN official tells BBC

The UN's Tom Fletcher tells the BBC the people of Gaza have been subjected to forced starvation by Israel. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c2d5z24dnngo

Trump tariffs reinstated as legal battle erupts

Tariffs will remain in place while a legal battle over Trump's tariffs continues. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93ywvl7yy5o

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

The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2qev7z96lo

How political chaos helped forge South Korea's presidential frontrunner

A political implosion turned controversial politician Lee Jae-myung into a presidential favourite. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gepwxzeqgo

After decades of bloodshed, is India winning its war against Maoists?

The Maoist insurgency has claimed nearly 12,000 lives in India since 2000. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgle158kp17o

Second suspect arrested in alleged crypto torture scheme

Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn84x31vw96o

Arrests over French cryptocurrency kidnapping plots

The arrests follow several kidnapping plots targeting cryptocurrency executives and their families. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz4rkxrwxo

Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in jail

'The Roaring Lion' - one of the 20th century's most iconic images - was stolen from a hotel in Ottawa. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdk4j1pg5o

Greek coastguards charged over 2023 migrant shipwreck

Seventeen coastguards have been charged by a Greek naval court over the deadliest migrant boat disaster in the Mediterranean Sea for a decade. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8yjlzd3pvo

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9v2m7k988o

A simple guide to South Korea's presidential election

The vote comes after the impeachment and removal of former president Yoon Suk Yeol. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e66565wj0o

'We didn't see it as treason': The Russian couple who became informants for Ukraine

A Russian couple living in Ukraine were so appalled by the invasion, they shared information about Russian forces in their town with Kyiv. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyqq18evyko

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c2d50wxz7k0o

'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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y2kd1nkleo

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c771v2y078po

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. source https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cz0dyj3993po

King's big moment in Canada after Trump row

What's likely to be the message when King Charles makes a speech in Canada? source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8z174gk3jo

She found her daughter after 44 years. Now she's suing Korea's government

Hundreds made damning allegations of fraud, kidnapping and trafficking about an overseas adoption programme. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mr9ppn33po

Moment Australian politician signs off career with a 'shoey'

The MP ended his time in parliament by drinking beer out of his shoe during his farewell speech. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4grdy4znr0o

A coffee by any other name: Starbucks avoids brewing controversy in South Korea

All six presidential candidates' names are banned in Starbucks stores to "maintain neutrality". source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyggex25v6o

Watch: Moment police apprehend a runaway kangaroo in Colorado

Body camera footage shows officers chase and catch Irwin the kangaroo in the US city of Durango. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cvgddx0xl4ro

Cattle washed onto beaches in widespread Australia floods

A natural disaster has been declared in New South Wales, as widespread flooding prompts nearly 50,000 people to evacuate. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cgj8g6675xxo

Ramaphosa survives mauling by Trump over 'white genocide'

Right-wing Afrikaners groups celebrated the ambush but others in the Rainbow Nation found it "uncomfortable" to watch. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9yyd2epk2o

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98990v5e1eo

India's Banu Mushtaq scripts history with International Booker win

Mushtaq won the prize for the short story collection Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c308qjpz9y2o

Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76

He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2xx998102o

Vietnamese beauty queen arrested for fraud over fibre gummies

The former Miss Grand International winner had heavily touted the gummies on social media. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2e33dvpgxro

Diddy smashed on Cassie Ventura's door with hammer, trial told

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial heard more allegations of violence against his former girlfriend. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jgedg040go

Is China the winner in the India-Pakistan conflict?

Pakistan's Chinese-made fighter jets were battle tested for the first time during hostilities with India. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1w3dln352vo

Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump

The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce824m5849po

Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency

Nicusor Dan fights off a strong challenge from a right-wing nationalist after months of political turbulence. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk2xxzxkzxo

Portugal PM's party wins snap election but falls short of majority

The ruling right-of-centre Democratic Alliance of PM Luís Montenegro wins elections, amid a far-right surge. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e5v5lpddyo

Austrian Eurovision winner JJ receives hero's welcome at Vienna airport

The 24-year-old took the title at the Eurovision competition with the song Wasted Love. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/crljdxk625xo

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgegn1ggxn8o

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30q1rvqn17o

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvme1e8gd5o

Of opium, fire temples, and sarees: A peek into the world of India's dwindling Parsis

The Alpaiwala Museum in Mumbai city traces the origins and history of the fast-dwindling Parsi community. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgv445jqr1o

Mexico accuses Youtuber MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids filming permit

Authorities say they never allowed Mr Beast to film at their pyramid heritage sites for profit. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr70vykk0wo

Is there a genocide of white South Africans as Trump claims?

US President Donald Trump says a genocide is taking place in South Africa, a claim a judge dismissed as "imaginary". source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wg5pg1xp5o

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''. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cqj7vg0xkj4o

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2d5x60pw7eo

How real is the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan?

Recent hostilities were a reminder of how easily a crisis could escalate into catastrophe. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2e373yzndro

The heartbeat of a billion: What Virat Kohli meant to India

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli announced retirement from international Test cricket on Monday. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp857gryxn1o

Céline Dion appears at Eurovision, as Sweden qualify for the final

The singer sends a good luck message to Switzerland, as 10 countries qualify for Saturday's final. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mrvw1jezxo

Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockade

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the rise of malnutrition in Gaza's children. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cwyn9291yv0o

Trump prizes more Gulf investment in the US

As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk2me7vjxxo

The rare disease in a remote town where 'almost everyone is a cousin'

Many children in a Brazil town lost the ability to walk, so one scientist set about discovering why. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce80d4yppl3o

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 source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8d1j3v2y3mo

How to win Eurovision, according to the experts

Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr5lvgzz07o

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg9d913v20o

'I freaked out and spent $400 online – it felt like a last hurrah'

How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2j45d5zeo

Magic spells, innuendo and riddles: Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs

With just a week to go, here's our guide to the songs and artists taking part in Eurovision 2025. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9vg8k4zxk9o

Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8dn03478qo

'He's one of us' - Catholic Americans react to first US-born pope

Robert Prevost is originally from Chicago, where he served as an altar boy and was ordained as a priest in 1982. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c0r1w0wxpz9o

US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp92r2kvk74o

Mistrial declared in case against officer in fatal shooting of black motorist

The killing of Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Michigan sparked widespread protests, renewing questions around police brutality. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cql2309z1xvo

How Peter Dutton's heartland lost him Australia's election

It was the opposition leader's home state that delivered Labor its win, with the red wave taking out his own seat. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgxg6x2vv4o

Watch: The first day of the conclave in a minute

After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel's chimney at around 9pm local time. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4g3gwg3dqlo

Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave

The secretive process will get underway at the Vatican to find a new leader of the Catholic Church. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15v5n0knv3o

Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future government

Merz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8g8mx50nyo

Mourning mother's anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers

A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c04549w274qo

Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz

As Trump orders the reopening of the notorious prison, Lily Jamali takes a closer look at what draws tourists there. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy0xe2xr246o

Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after missile attack near airport

A spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry said at least 21 people were injured in the attack. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g9njjrek2o

Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine

Miners were kidnapped and killed in a Peruvian gold mine after a confrontation with a criminal gang. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3vdw5ek9qo

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy48jnw2pnpo

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9l3399wvno

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c209yrl3258o

Four ways the film Conclave sheds light on the secretive way popes are chosen

The Bafta award-winning film gives viewers a window into a "highly secret and a deeply private process". source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkg403x1gxo

Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation

The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment options. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62xv43xqq5o

Two dead after Peruvian navy ship hits oil platform in Amazon River

Thirty crew members were rescued from the vessel, while one person remains missing, Peru's defence ministry says. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy70zlzrgd8o

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. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx4vr5nqr8o

'Well there you go' - watch moment spokeswoman learns Waltz news

Tammy Bruce found out about Mike Waltz's job change from a reporter during a news briefing on Thursday. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cwy6zj48ky3o

Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz95zx8gex8o