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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Mass wedding for Nigeria orphans sparks outcry

Nigeria's women's minister says she has filed a court order to stop the ceremony planned for next week.

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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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What did ICJ ruling mean in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

The ICJ ruling has come under intense scrutiny, centring on the word "plausible". What did the court mean?

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South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive

It says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court.

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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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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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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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Students walk out at Seinfeld graduation speech

Pro-Palestinian students booed the comedian who has been a vocal supporter of Israel during the war in Gaza.

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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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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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Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden.

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Israeli Singer Eden Golan Bravely Defies Antisemitism to Reach Eurovision Finale: 'Gift from God'

An Israeli singer has advanced to the prestigious Eurovision finale, overcoming conflict over her song title that previously mentioned "October" and opposition from thousands of anti-Israel protestors outside the venue in Sweden.

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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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At least 50 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding

More than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages.

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Experts Call Out Canada for Red Flags on 'Maoist', 'Orwellian Thoughtcrime' Law: 'Sounds Insane'

Experts have labeled a new law in Canada that aims to protect citizens from "hate speech" as the "most Orwellian piece of legislation ever promoted in the West" because it signals harmful restrictions on free speech rights. 

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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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UN says 80,000 have fled Rafah as strikes intensify

Israeli tanks reportedly mass close to built-up areas of the south Gaza city amid constant shelling.

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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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The rise of Sweden's super rich

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires.

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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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Gazans celebrate after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire

Video shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza.

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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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Palestinian doctor dies in Israeli prison

Israeli authorities said they were investigating the death of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Adnan Al-Bursh.

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Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger

The Russians are said to be sharing a wing of Niger's main airport, but not mingling with US troops.

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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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'Blood Money': How China Is Killing Americans, Buying Influence with These DC Politicians

China's increasing worldwide influence is a major debate in this presidential election year. It centers on whether the Chinese Communist Party is viewed as a friendly competitor or an enemy of the United States. 

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Watch: Russians flock to see captured Western tanks

The exhibition was on display in Moscow's Victory Park, it included British hardware given to Ukraine.

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In pictures: May Day rallies around the world

Workers take to the streets across the globe, as more than 200 protesters are arrested in Istanbul.

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Blinken says 'time is now' for Israel-Hamas deal in Gaza

Hamas has not yet responded to the latest proposal, which reportedly includes a 40-day ceasefire.

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