Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza war

It would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF forces from populated areas.

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ANC looks set to share power after historic election loss

South Africa's ruling party is set for its worst results since coming to power 30 years ago.

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Protester chains himself to goalposts at Scotland v Israel match

The Israeli team was then led off the pitch at the match which is being played behind closed doors at Hampden stadium

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French police arrest man planning attack on Olympics

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say.

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Watch: A busy campaign day for party leaders

Political party leaders were out and about, campaigning around the country on Thursday.

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Israel extends control of Gaza's entire land border

An Egyptian source denies that tunnels used by Hamas still exist on the country's border with Gaza.

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New York crowds gather for sunset 'Manhattanhenge'

Each year, people gather to watch the Sun as it sets between the city's skyscrapers.

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Labour suspends MP Russell-Moyle over complaint

The Brighton Kemptown MP says he will be "exonerated" but has been told he can not stand as a Labour candidate.

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Georgia parliament overturns veto on foreign agents law

The contentious law which sparked mass protests will come into effect in two months.

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A simple guide to the Angela Rayner house row

Labour's deputy leader has been embroiled in a row over her living arrangements before she was an MP.

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Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people

The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

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Tories pledge 'Triple Lock Plus' pension allowance

The Conservatives pledge to raise the tax-free pension allowance by at least 2.5% a year if they win the election.

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More than 120 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”.

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Nicki Minaj apologises for postponed Manchester show

The rapper reschedules her Manchester show following her arrest in the Netherlands.

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Cynthia voted for Nelson Mandela. Now she's abandoning his successors

The ruling ANC party has not delivered the change in South Africa that some had hoped for.

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British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after fall from horse

British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after falling from her horse at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon.

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Manchester City celebrate title win with parade

Pep Guardiola's side celebrate a record fourth straight Premier League title with fans in Manchester.

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Sunak attacks Welsh government on campaign visit

On a visit to Barry the PM attacks Labour on motorists and NHS, but runs into trouble on football.

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Conservatives plan to bring back mandatory national service

Every 18-year-old would choose between joining the military or volunteering one weekend a month in the community.

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Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue.

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Hundreds feared dead in massive Papua New Guinea landslide

The landslide struck in the early hours, burying 100 houses in six highland villages.

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Pledges delayed and some early slip-ups: Sunak's first days on the campaign trail

As is often the case in political campaigns, things don’t always stick to the script.

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Macron halts reform that sparked island 'insurrection'

He says local leaders should engage in dialogue to find a new deal for the archipelago's future.

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Football regulator top transfer target for Labour

Labour sees the beautiful game as key to winning back areas like Scunthorpe from the Conservatives.

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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.

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Billie Eilish says she cried after first performance of tracks from new album

Hit Me Hard and Soft came out on Friday to rave reviews and the singer says it's her favourite work.

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Timelapse captures Baltimore bridge wreckage removal

Footage recorded over weeks depicts the massive clearing effort and the moment cargo ship Dali was moved.

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Gaelic schools thrive while native language declines

While Gaelic schools become more popular the census indicates the number of native speakers is falling.

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Is the move to electric cars running out of power?

There has been an unexpected slowdown in sales of electric cars. Could this be more than a blip?

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Children plot Chelsea Flower Show takeover

This year's event includes junior judges and a "no adults allowed" garden designed by children.

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Slovakia PM attacker 'may not have been lone wolf'

Investigators are probing whether the suspect was part of a group who "incited and supported each other”, a minister says.

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Baby Reindeer 'a big problem' for Netflix and Gadd - Morgan

Journalist Piers Morgan says there are issues to be addressed by the programme makers.

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Hayes relieved after 'toughest' WSL title with Chelsea

Emma Hayes says Chelsea's fifth successive Women's Super League title has been "the toughest, without doubt".

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Tyson Fury: The good, the bad, the ugly, the undisputed?

Over a 16-year professional career, Tyson Fury has risen from small shows and low expectations to a shot at becoming undisputed world champion.

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CCTV appears to show Diddy beating girlfriend in hotel

The clip seems to show an attack described in Casandra Ventura's lawsuit against the rapper last year.

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Fury shoves Usyk at weigh-in for super-fight

Tyson Fury was over 30lb heavier than Oleksandr Usyk in the weigh-in before their undisputed heavyweight fight on Saturday.

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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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Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisation

Indian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power.

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Video shows destruction after deadly Texas storms

Shattered windows in high-rise buildings and fallen trees were visible around Houston after severe weather.

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Super Bowl star criticised for saying women are 'homemakers'

Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker faces backlash for remarks on women and abortion during university speech.

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Royal Mail owner poised to accept £3.5bn takeover bid

Royal Mail's owner IDS said it had received a revised proposal of 370p a share from a Czech billionaire.

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Harry and Meghan's charity back in good standing

US charity authorities say Archewell's registration is in order after a warning notice.

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Head teacher guilty of sexually abusing four girls

Neil Foden is found guilty of 19 sexual offences against young girls.

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Fury & Usyk should 'speak out' on Saudi human rights

Amnesty International urges Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk to speak out about the need for 'urgent' human rights reform in Saudi Arabia.

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I want to enjoy this week as much as possible - Hayes

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes wants to "enjoy this week as much as possible" as she prepares to bid farewell to the club.

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Teacher 'liked attention' but denies sex with boys

A teacher denies the allegations of sexual activity with boys claiming she only wanted attention.

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Dissident filmmaker flees Iran after jail sentence

Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced over his new film, which is to be premiered at the Cannes festival.

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'So bad' - is this Man Utd team really 'one of the worst ever'?

The stormy weather at Old Trafford on Sunday provided a metaphor for Manchester United's season as they suffered their 14th league defeat of the season at home to Arsenal.

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Putin set to replace defence minister Shoigu

Sergei Shoigu, a long-standing ally of the president, has played a key role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Celtic not 'perfect' but 'in touching distance' of title

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says his side are in "touching distance" of the title despite their season being far from "perfect".

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Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill

Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year.

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England's Gill, 17, breaks 45-year-old 800m record

Hertfordshire 17-year-old Phoebe Gill moves to joint second in this year's women's world 800m rankings by clocking a sensational 1:57.86 in Belfast.

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GB's Neita wins 100m at Doha Diamond League

Britain's Daryll Neita beats American Tamari Davis to claim victory in the women's 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Doha.

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Warrington hold off Hull KR fightback to go top

Warrington Wolves hold off a second-half fightback to beat Hull KR 20-8 and go top of Super League.

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Premier League boss anonymous in sex abuse case

The well-known figure is being sued by a woman who alleges sexual abuse took place two decades ago.

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Villa out as Olympiakos reach Conference League final

Aston Villa's Europa Conference League run ends at the semi-final stage as opponents Olympiakos set up a final with Fiorentina.

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Watch: Prince William plays volleyball on Newquay beach

The Prince of Wales is visiting a beach in Cornwall to meet members of local lifesaving clubs.

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Chief exec Robyn leaves FIA after just 18 months

Natalie Robyn leaves her position as chief executive officer of motorsport’s governing body the FIA after just 18 months in the role.

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'I thought they hated me' - Lyon on Ashes, Lancashire and Bazball

Nathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too.

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‘I couldn’t let my child see me angry. Counselling helped me change.’

Study into best help launches as research estimates 800,000 children were in an abusive home last year.

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Could Israel & Hamas agree a ceasefire?

Plus, Rachel Reeves says the government is “gaslighting” Britain on economy

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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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Big tensions remain in SNP as Swinney takes leadership

For the second time in his life, John Swinney is elected leader of the SNP in difficult circumstances.

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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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Watch moment US pastor survives shooting attempt during sermon

Pennsylvania pastor Glenn Germany escaped injury when gunman's firearm failed to discharge.

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We need to normalise death and dying, says carer

Abi Jenkins, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people.

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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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Hundreds at Hainault vigil for 'gentle' 14-year-old

Mourners gathered at Hainault Underground car park, metres away from where Daniel was killed.

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Racist abuse won't put new Derry mayor off job

Lilian Seenoi-Barr says racist abuse has made her more determined to represent Derry and Strabane as mayor.

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Kuenssberg: Are Tories resigned to electoral fate under Sunak?

Tory MPs are in no mood to oust Rishi Sunak despite local results pointing to general election defeat.

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How Sadiq Khan won over London for the third time

The Labour candidate clinched a third-successive term as mayor of London - but what next?

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Spain-Argentina row over drug-use accusation

A row breaks out after Spain's transport minister suggests Argentina's president has taken drugs.

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A record number of sea lions gather in San Francisco

More than one thousand of the animals visited a city pier - the region's biggest spike in 15 years.

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Suspects arrested over Sikh activist's murder in Canada - reports

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead last June, sparking a diplomatic row between India and Canada.

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Photos of original 1939 Sutton Hoo dig go on show

The images are the original snaps taken by two women who visited the Sutton Hoo site during the dig.

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Ex-Met PC jailed for multiple counts of rape

Cliff Mitchell's victims described him as "the devil" and "a pathetic excuse of a man".

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17-year-old boy held on suspicion of attempted murder after school attack

Two adults and a child were injured in the attack at Birley Academy, Sheffield, police say.

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