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Trump vowed to make the world safer - has he?

Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet assesses the US president's pledge to be a peacemaker. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4270jp19xo

Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives

One British man, who was a passenger on the London-bound flight, survived the crash in Ahmedabad, western India. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzepxnd41o

Who are the victims of the Air India plane crash?

Details are still emerging, but these are the people so far confirmed by the BBC to have died. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd28legnzvo

Air India plane crash - how the day unfolded

London-bound flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cx2q3z716v9o

Video shows crowd of Palestinians climbing fence and rushing to aid site

BBC Verify has geolocated the video to a GHF distribution site, west of Rafah. It is said to have been filmed on Tuesday. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xgzj5ln5do

'For the sake of truth': A Weinstein victim's decision to take the stand again

Miriam Haley says she risked her own privacy for the sake of other female victims of sexual abuse. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyw8z2e5ljo

Bolsonaro denies involvement in alleged coup plot

The former president is standing trial, accused of plotting to overthrow current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j73573v4qo

Schoolchildren swept away as heavy floods and snow hit South Africa

Three children have been found alive, with search and rescue operations suspended for the night. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93lvxglykeo

At least four dead in Colombia attacks, local media reports

The attacks come as the country grapples with an escalating security crisis. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd2vn0j3gvo

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security? source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8d4v69jw6o

Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat

Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c629elwn1dgo

How LA erupted over rumours of immigration raid at a hardware store

Claims that day labourers were being detained spark violent protests in a city on edge over the president's immigration crackdown. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kv1lgdpkjo

Israeli troops board aid ship bound for Gaza, activists say

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, believed to be off the Egyptian coast. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y264x3nnno

The forgotten story of India's brush with presidential rule

Indira Gandhi's aides pushed for a presidential system - centralising power and sidelining courts and parliament. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyvwerr640o

'Have my house' - Usyk invites Trump to witness Ukraine war

Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk offers his house to US president Donald Trump to experience the war in his country. source https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c4gej271x22o

Trump-Musk row fuels 'biggest crisis ever' at Nasa

The space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87jq0djw00o

How India's 'biggest art deal' buried MF Husain masterpieces in a bank vault

The paintings are set to go up for auction for the first time on 12 June in India's financial capital, Mumbai. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy62zn0nxgo

Six killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid site, Hamas officials say

Dozens of Palestinians have been killed close to the controversial supply centre in Gaza. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5evz4xdklo

Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?

Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqgdnd2g9xo

India leads in remittances - but Trump's tax could deal a blow

Trump's proposed 3.5% tax on remittances by foreign workers could seriously impact top recipient India. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg98erzl8eo

Nato chief is determined to give Trump a win with 5% defence spending plan

Some may ask if Mark Rutte's proposal to deter Russian aggression has at least a little to do with appeasing the US president, writes Jonathan Beale. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crljpwnr220o

Israel strikes southern Beirut on eve of religious holiday

Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v52241eyvo

The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws

Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1mgkd93r4yo

'I was pushed across the border into Bangladesh at gunpoint'

The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqj78v79z9do

Are the surprise airfield attacks a turning point for Ukraine?

Ukraine is still digesting the full implications of Operation Spider's Web, writes our correspondent. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4gp2g7g47o

Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over 'copycat' packaging

The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yx70k7v9wo

The Today Debate: Israel-Gaza - are we witnessing war crimes?

The BBC’s Anna Foster hosts a debate to discuss whether there have been war crimes in Israel and Gaza. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c365rkj2wr7o

Why monsoon rains wreak havoc annually in India's cities

Indian cities flood again as poor planning, outdated drainage and climate change expose the urban crisis. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr7zlm3mpejo

Three things to know about South Korea's snap election

South Korea is voting for a new leader after the former president was impeached for imposing martial law. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c3rpz380vpdo

UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site

Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c753e0p29z0o

Mormon wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash

Set in suburban Utah, the series follows a group of Mormon women, most of whom rose to fame on TikTok. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20ndp1yzkxo

Polish presidential election too close to call, exit poll suggests

Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski claims early victory but his winning margin is well within margin of error, exit poll suggests. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27897vedno