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IS: A persistent danger, 10 years since its peak

What happened to the violent jihadist group which was once one of the biggest threats in the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g31oAyk

Switzerland await winners - England's path through knockouts

BBC Sport takes a look at England's possible routes through the Euro 2024 knockout stage after the Three Lions top Group C. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UJ7diaw

Katty Kay: Reality sinks in as Democrats weigh Biden's future

Democratic officials, political operatives and people close to the president paint a picture of an anxious party after the debate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZLkyHdj

Davey denies Lib Dems leading opposition to new homes

The Lib Dem leader says he wants a "community-led" approach, with infrastructure built alongside homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MsZnzTt

Judge orders Harry to explain missing messages

The ruling is part of Prince Harry's lawsuit against the Sun publisher over claims of phone hacking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yVlLzfX

Swimmer Goodburn diagnosed with inoperable brain tumours

British swimmer Archie Goodburn reveals he has been diagnosed with inoperable brain tumours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hN9Oeg4

At least five dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing

Another five have reportedly been injured following the crash about 80km east of Bratislava. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C0AbPoY

Meet five of the youngest election candidates: 'I haven’t got my A-level results yet'

An 18-year-old who hasn't had his A-levels results yet is among those standing in the general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dJe5vKN

How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ty4aXmg

Bolivian president warns army after soldiers seen in capital

Unverified videos showed armoured vehicles and soldiers in the centre of the capital La Paz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5GyEAJQ

AI can beat university students, study suggests

University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students, in a limited study. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qEko5hd

'High risk' of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says

But experts say evidence does not indicate a famine is occurring in the north after an aid increase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B6YQkpy

Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests

President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turned violent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2CNsqwy

Greens' tax rises are modest, insists co-leader

Adrian Ramsay tells the BBC his party's tax take would be "fairly normal" by European standards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xhZNVA3

Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C16Tx8Y

Russia pins Dagestan attack on Ukraine, ignoring religious tensions

Despite years of Islamist attacks in Dagestan, Moscow wants to blame external actors for Sunday's attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ztx8MFo

Two arrested on murder charge after holiday park death

A man, aged in his 70s, is found dead in Heron Lake, Crossways, just after midnight on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jqQbvlr

Farage defends Ukraine comments after Starmer and Sunak criticism

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yY5HNGL

Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep in West Bank

The Israeli military says the man was a suspect in a raid in the West Bank, but its forces violated protocol. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZkubrP7

Farage defends Ukraine comments after Starmer and Sunak criticism

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yY5HNGL

Tories pledge focus on pubs and clubs in 'first 100 days'

The Conservative Party says it would review licencing laws in a bid to boost the night-time economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/spXK37i

Families want party pledges on 'terror attack' laws

Survivors and relatives of those killed urge commitments on venue security and caring for victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vgUyt7q

LGBT Awards: Posthumous honour for Strictly dancer

Robin Windsor will be honoured with a special award by his former dance partner Lisa Riley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9tuZYd7

We know there's another level we have to find - Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate admits his disappointment in his side's two games at Euro 2024 - despite one win and one draw. from BBC News https://ift.tt/weYl5Tq

Justin Timberlake's lawyer to 'vigorously' defend star

The singer was arrested for running a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hzPslbC

Labour would need an effective opposition, says Hunt

The chancellor is the latest senior Tory to acknowledge his party could be on course for defeat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fUF1c5O

Iran hands Nobel winner fresh jail term - lawyer

The peace prize laureate was convicted of spreading “propaganda against the system”, her lawyer says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BhKOP3J

Princess Zelda finally stars in her own game

The Nintendo heroine takes the starring role in one of its most popular series for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l1gNdy7

Sir Ian McKellen falls off stage during performance

Sir Ian McKellen was in a fight scene when he lost his footing and fell off stage at Noël Coward theatre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CRDBTM1

Scooter Braun retires as music manager after 23 years

The entrepreneur, 42, said he has stepped back to focus on his role as a father. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Typm08W

Reform UK election pledges: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Reform UK manifesto. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n6GR5PN

Car flew into the air before fatal 90mph crash

Corey Sewell caused the death of his friend in the Birmingham crash in a 30mph speed limit zone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mx5GgZc

Alarm in Hamburg as man with axe shot by police

The man, who police say made threats with a pickaxe and an "incendiary device", was seriously injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t8G7diI

Three arrested as boy, 16, killed by falling tree

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, say Nottinghamshire Police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ydURkVJ

Irish government must push harder for United Ireland - Varadkar

The former Taoiseach said preparations must be stepped up for a possible end to the border from BBC News https://ift.tt/z1fcZSu

Who can I vote for in the general election?

Find out which constituency you are in, who you can vote for and where you can vote using our postcode search. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KsQ3jDW

Wales politician in expenses probe stripped of Tory job

Laura Anne Jones is asked to "step back" from shadow cabinet while police investigate her expenses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9p62JHI

Top doctor warns over 'beach body quick fix' weight-loss drug misuse

The drugs should not be used as "a quick fix" to get "beach-body ready" this summer, NHS England's medical director said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oG9TLsE

Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3r4qNEi

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to restrict abortion drug access

Mifepristone is used in medication abortion, the most common method of ending pregnancies in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6fIEvlN

£8m Longitude Prize won for tackling superbug rise

The winning test rapidly detects whether bacteria are causing an infection and identifies the best antibiotics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TvKdOZD

Green Party manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Green Party manifesto. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CXjsGpS

Conservative manifesto 2024: 12 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Conservative manifesto. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fZRniFY

The struggle for justice in one English town

With Crown Court delays close to a record high, the BBC speaks to those who have waited years for justice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5om20Bb

McGinn's schuhplattler lights up Scots' Euros arrival

Midfielder John McGinn endears himself to the locals by joining in with some traditional Bavarian dancing as Scotland arrive in Germany. from BBC News https://ift.tt/svoSp4Y

Liberal Democrat manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Lib Dem manifesto. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AQMIwNE

Labour pledges 100,000 new childcare places

The funding will come from Labour's plan to levy VAT on private schools, the party says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1DqkvRQ

The Papers: Mosley 'nearly made it' and 'Macron trounced' at EU elections

Michael Mosley's body being found in Greece and a big defeat for France's president lead the front pages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mGLfQz1

Conservatives pledge to recruit 8,000 new police officers

New police powers to seize knives and recover stolen goods are also being proposed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NvhLqQd

Wife of Michael Mosley pays tribute to 'wonderful, funny, kind' husband

Tributes have been pouring in for the TV and radio presenter who has died on the Greek island of Symi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wqxhyfu

England's T20 World Cup defence in danger after Australia loss

England now will likely have to win their final two games in the tournament after a 36-run defeat by Australia in Barbados. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EaI06zd

Watch as rescued Israeli hostages are reunited with families

The hostages were rescued by the IDF during a daylight operation deep inside Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6ABZvFN

Giorgia Meloni gets personal as Italy votes in EU poll

The Italian prime minister has been enjoying steady poll ratings since 2022, while her allies lose support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rDx6aIF

100ml liquid rule reintroduced at some regional airports

Restrictions on liquids are already in place at London Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EFlDbZI

Confident Putin warns Europe is ‘defenceless’

The Russian leader seems to believe that in the current stand-off, the West would blink first. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z61SmHy

Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G9I32r8

'We're two northerners singing about true crime'

The show is about two true-crime podcast obsessed friends who find themselves in the middle of a murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GScaF64

French police arrest Russian-Ukrainian man on bomb-making charges

A man is under investigation after being badly burned in an explosion in his hotel room near Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HDxTU6Z

Dad's death on day of baby's birth 'preventable'

Thomas Gibson, 40, could have been saved if his heart defect was not missed, a coroner finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SgknBhd

Who is Sir Keir Starmer?

The former lawyer hopes to lead his party to government at the general election on 4 July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t0i6gNB

Hunter Biden 'crossed line' when he bought gun, trial hears

The US first lady seemed to get emotional in court as she listened to opening statements in Hunter Biden's trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SXjT3fi

Internet troll threatened to kill JK Rowling and MP

Glenn Mullen posted online death threats to the Harry Potter author and former MP Rosie Duffield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6eAC3LM

'Don’t waste a moment' - watch Rob Burrow's final message

The message to be used only after his death was recorded for a new BBC documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C2yzRm3

Sidemen take on Love Island with £1m reality show

The YouTube superstars launch their own reality show, locking 10 influencers in a house for a week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2aR5Pzb

Can South Africa's ANC reinvent itself after dismal election result?

The ANC has dominated South Africa for the past 30 years but now it has to look to the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LiWdTMf

Tories pledge new GP surgeries in community care boost

The party says allowing pharmacies to treat more conditions will also free up GP appointments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u01Webz

Tories pledge cash for towns as Labour pitch benefits plan

The two main parties unveiled their battlebuses as the campaigns focused on the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/83IGKv1

Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GDKk8FU

Trump's White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC

Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xMTkCtU

No D-Day flights for WW2 planes after fatal crash

Pilot Sqn Ldr Mark Long died when the Spitfire he was flying crashed in Lincolnshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k68RVep

French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N0bFBdQ