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Nato head: Britain must show ‘credible path’ of annual defence budget increases
Mark Rutte said Britain will need to steadily increase defence spending to meet Nato target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035Britain needs to show “a credible pa…
Russia ‘sabotaging’ power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace
Investigation finds no evidence of Russia's claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant.…
Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca, vows to protect holy city
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi pledges to defend Mecca and other Islamic holy sites.…
Can an AI chatbot save lives by answering texts about pregnancy?
Many questions come up during pregnancy. Is swelling normal? Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fing…
Four bodies found in Nepal tunnel as flood search continues
Rescuers in Nepal have recovered four bodies from a flooded hydropower tunnel in Chilime.…
This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.…
Ilhan Omar attacker sentenced to more than a year in prison
The assailant sprayed vinegar at Ilhan Omar, admitting political motives were behind the assault at a townhall.…
Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says
Warsaw also says it scrambled military planes in response to a Russian attack in western Ukraine, close to its border.…
Why Canadians are ready for closer ties with Europe
People the BBC spoke to are excited by the prospect of working and studying in the EU, a suggestion Carney made this week.…
Man, 29, jailed for raping two 14-year-old girls
One victim escaped and told a neighbour her friend was being raped by the Afghan national, the court heard.…
‘I’m Russian’: NHL star Ovechkin defends Putin ad appearance
Washington Capitals captain under fire for appearing in an election campaign video for Putin's United Russia party.…
Macron and Aoun discuss efforts to back Lebanon’s army, end Israeli attacks
The French presidency said the aim of the Paris talks was to review a Lebanese armed forces deployment plan.…
US secures release of detained citizen Adam Castillo in Myanmar
Businessman Adam Castillo had been detained by authorities for three months on breach of trust allegations.…
Jerusalem Daily: Israelis protest outside ‘NAZA’ filmmaker’s home
Dozens of Israelis protested outside 'NAZA' filmmaker’s family home, chanting 'death to traitors'…
UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chief
Mark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to make yearly steps to up spending.…
Ukrainian guilty of vandalism at mosques linked to Russian network behind Starmer arson attack
Illia Bilyk, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, has pleaded guilty to targeting five locations in east London.…
Five killed as Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis trade attacks
Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi says Saudi claims that the group targeted Mecca are a 'heinous lie'.…
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea ambitions ‘very clear’ as Boehly era ends
Chelsea announce that Clearlake will acquire the stakes of Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter.…
A year ago, President Trump pledged to lower Medicaid drug prices. Has that happened?
The Trump administration's efforts to lower drug prices included promised changes to Medicaid. But it's still unclear which drugs will be affected. An…
The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup
Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss.…
Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
There is no guarantee Canada's "associate membership" of the EU will ever get off the ground, writes Katya Adler.…
UN fact-finding mission says US committed possible war crimes in Iran
The mission also said Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during their crackdown on recent protests.…
Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion
Public broadcaster says country's participation cannot be justified amid 'appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza'.…
Saudi Arabia dropped from World Rally Championship
The final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship will be held in Italy instead of Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.…
Rare Ethiopian manuscript stolen by British triggers restitution row
The Gondar Gospel belonged to the library of Emperor Tewodros but was seized in a battle decades ago.…
Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a Canada-EU alliance would create a "beacon for other democracies".…
Zelensky appoints new chief prosecutor after predecessor's corruption scandal
Former chief prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko after searches of his offices by Ukrainian anti-corruption officials.…
What are all the sanctions Iran is under?
Iran has faced a torrent of international sanctions since the 1979 revolution - here's what's in place right now.…
Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself
Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.…
UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.…