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BBC correspondent Lucy Williamson is in a home from where seven people were taken hostage in Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NQlqA2Y

King Charles said felt "great sorrow" for the Empire's actions during Kenya's struggle for independence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gh9mKtd

A French couple cry foul after receiving only €150 for a mask that later fetched €4.2m at auction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9EkU4Mg

The President said the rugby win should be seen as a sign of hope for the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dl6bq0L

Before an outburst of violence, Telegram channels spread hate speech. The BBC has tracked messages inciting the public to gather at an airport where a flight from Tel Aviv was arriving. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HmQCjyf

Russian soldiers are suspected of killing nine people, including two children, in the town of Volnovakha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7FHAnsE

Footage shows the inside of a hospital in Gaza after what the Palestinian Red Crescent says was a nearby rocket attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yo2IPw9

A look back at the Friends star's career from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FNwpuA3

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of behaving like a "war criminal" in its bombing of Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OdmtY45

South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/viThm2s

The former US vice president makes the announcement during a Republican Jewish Coalition event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AaS3bqQ

A connectivity blackout means people cannot contact friends, family or even ambulances to help the injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xHKGEYy

Israel's bombardment of Gaza intensified on Friday night, and Gaza was left in darkness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZSGYWe1

How is Israel responding to the deadly attack by Hamas and what does it mean by "expanding operations"? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p3gMZWK

The Palestinian Red Crescent says people cannot call the emergency 101 number due to the outage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4KB2aWz

Mahua Moitra is known to ask tough questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rsH3IPL

The White House says heavy losses and poor morale are leading to mutinies in some units. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T4jSmOs

With fighting intensifying in Donetsk and Kherson, officials are forcibly ordering people to leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ay0UjWw

Lawyers for Donald Trump tied to undermine Michael Cohen's credibility during high-stakes fraud case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TNVYsUe

Hospitals warn that life-saving equipment will soon stop working without fuel for their generators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vyk9Y5Z

The drills come as Moscow pulls out of a treaty banning physical nuclear weapons tests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ifqO6gF

The Minnesota lawmaker has dropped out of the race to become House Speaker hours after being nominated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x3bejiP

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on how the Israel-Gaza war is affecting children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CVQWRLT

Joseph Emerson tried to shut off fuel to the jet's engine after suffering a breakdown, court documents say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xNPkcyR

The US Senator is accused of using his influence and power in ways that benefitted Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f8H3uPV

Future sea-level rise may have been underestimated, a new study warns, with more melt "locked in". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7CwL8KN

Our correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tgE4fDm

A daughter killed and father abducted - and Hamas filmed the family's ordeal on Facebook live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hrx3JB2

Chinese state media reports some of the Taiwan-based firm's mainland operations are being investigated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ck27CI4

In an exclusive interview, Dr Mohamed Muizzu tells the BBC he wants all Indian troops removed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CD2MHRF

Ed Currie describes eating peppers "all day long", and his record-breaking feat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YP1IDvr

The country sees the most crocodile attacks in the world - and the problem could get even worse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nVWvhYB

The regional governor Oleh Syniehubov says a further 14 people have been taken to hospital with injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gykSdiQ

Nawaz Sharif, toppled in a coup and later jailed for corruption, is flying home to fight elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mBwq8f6

Palestinian families say they have been intimidated and displaced in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ijWnfz5

The parish priest said he would have acted differently had he known they were carved by children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1XnqcPB

Prince Turki al-Faisal's comments are a rare Arab voice of criticism of Hamas's actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4uHNQih

Mohamed Bazoum tried to flee in the night with his family, cooks and security, the military say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/neapHd7

Beijing now possesses some 500 operational nuclear warheads, a new Pentagon report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AIPgWOx

In a rare Oval Office address, the president is also expected to seek funding for Taiwan and the US border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1HeJp7c

Gaza's war could spread and the region is on the "edge of an abyss", Philippe Lazzarini tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/90MQ3ST

Divided Republicans consider a stand-in as the Ohioan's bid to lead Congress's lower chamber falters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gljUFGf

The gang is suspected of illegally importing more than 400 animals into Spain from eastern Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LEbzhjl

An all-female team of Israeli soldiers monitors cameras along Israel's volatile northern frontier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g9ucDZQ

US spies and informants could have been directed to hostile nations through a CIA mistake made on X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jw3P9Yq

The Trump ally postpones plans for another vote as holdouts to his bid for the speakership dig in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hClmWY0

One man is trying to piece together what happened to loved ones based on live streams made by Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HwSZiMg

The pop star was in her late teens and dating Justin Timberlake at the time, according to memoir extracts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tj98sgA

Our correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J24Eclz

Palestinians with dual citizenship have headed to the border ahead of Israel's expected ground operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9kONvfG

The victims were shot close to the centre of the city and the gunman remains at large, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cD2RBhZ

Authorities in Iran say the couple was found dead at home after sustaining knife wound injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/riBmScw

British Palestinian Surgeon, Prof Ghassan Abu-Sittah, describes the "overwhelming" numbers of wounded coming to Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PySlgfG

Bombs, shortages, a life on the run. Bisan Owda, a filmmaker, has been documenting her days under siege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EPhyuD

The annular solar eclipse crossed North, Central, and South America on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EIrpBtM

New mother Celine Ben David Nagar was on a weekend away with friends - now she's thought to be in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CnvW5oP

Stargazers witness a spectacular celestial event in parts of the US, Central and South America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q8O49S7

Footage verified by the BBC shows militants hiding in a booth at the gates of the community before ambushing a car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9ImB01v

Terry Martin thought the rubies in the slippers were real gems, but they were in fact made of glass. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9n78A6T

Turbulence caused by the fighting in the Middle East could upend the 2020 presidential race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IyuMZk1

Roberto Saviano's comments were made in relation to Italian leader Giorgia Meloni's views on migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WvHx0O5

BBC Arabic reporter Adnan Elbursh visits the main hospital in Gaza City, which is at breaking point. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rs67RLi

The move is a sharp escalation of the union's ongoing strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u8Pw0Rq

The director of Frozen warns strikes may hit Disney animation production by the end of this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gWGe9rv

The star's musical director Stuart Price shares some of the secrets of her long-awaited world tour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9njveZD

Australia will soon hold a historic vote - its neighbour is well ahead on recognising Indigenous people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TdPc3kW

The right-wing Republican helped orchestrate the downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PU8BA9D

Israel has to decide whether to attempt a rescue of those held in Gaza - or wait to strike a deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y6urSlE

Rimal, Gaza City's wealthiest area, was a safe haven before a wave of Israeli strikes overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nWDOkqB

The BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen has visited the village Kfar Aza - the site of a massacre committed by Hamas near the border with Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IunO1YH

ICC said Zainab Abbas left India for personal reasons amid local media claims she was forced to go. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BALQurH

The ruling military junta has been accused of carrying out the strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mh8T1R9

A police statement said the unidentified man was shot and killed after officers arrived at the scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e3ilzrM

New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p36oMy2

The footage that shows joy turning to horror at an Israeli music festival in the desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wS6a8cZ

A BBC reporter in Gaza says there is almost no power and hospitals are overrun after Israeli air strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SB9FTKq

Thai workers have been caught up in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ic6kaMm

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices jumped by 4% in Asian trading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dtT72Mo

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jWcft7J

The history of hip-hop is dominated by men but a new BBC documentary sets out to correct the record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fJYtSMx

Rushdi Abu Alouf was speaking to the BBC News Channel when a loud explosion was heard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VGszEuT

Sarah Sunny made history after she became India's first deaf lawyer in the Supreme Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k7r3qoh

Two years into an economic crisis and unable to hold their leaders to account, young Lao see no hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZoMkLtp

Conservative and right-wing gains in Bavaria and Hesse will be felt across Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oUPYdlb

To the anger of his supporters, the US president is ramping up deportation and expanding the wall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bLiV4Ax

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GPy2kDA

Poland's upcoming elections have been called the most important since the fall of communism in 1989. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xAolqzQ

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DZVv65O

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MToa2rU

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bcZnm4Q

The former football star is running for a second term but faces demands for a war crimes court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5sfQuDI

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GNZUB82

The FBI is helping with an inquiry at the "green" funeral home in Colorado where the remains were found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YQ0AHSo

They are playing at home which could be an advantage but also a pressure point, writes Suresh Menon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qGros3k

Ankara vows to continue targeting Kurdish groups but the US calls for more coordination between the Nato allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DLoqUrP

American Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in history after winning her second gold medal at the World Gymnastics Championships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cnf8NTw

Joseph Schmidt allegedly searched for information on online spy forums and how spies are recruited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZWnLe7P

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dSfAHkl

A Brooklyn resident accidentally took a special plus one to a wedding venue three hours away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LGs9Emx

Video from the Italian fire brigade shows smoke at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hVSC6Be

The Russian leader says testing of a global-range missile was successful, but that is not confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qPe05Ry

A selection of finalists in this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RQG38Xt

With the House in limbo, the odds of approving aid for Ukraine or avoiding a shutdown have fallen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kHAEdCa

China is flexing its military muscles short of a full-blown war - and that is part of the strategy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VcHJZow

A historic vote on whether to elevate First Nations voices is forcing Australia to examine its past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YhwL6ge

The two men say they have not slept since the tourist bus plunged off a bridge and caught fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ZDmdFk

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/grO8QlG

The nation has reeled from disaster to disaster in recent years, as it feels the effects of climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ql9iv3Y

Nepal has spent millions constructing a new airport in hopes of boosting tourism - but no-one is coming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gjRmYsP

The House is a broken institution - Kevin McCarthy looked almost relieved when the axe finally fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K6OIMPt

The BBC's analysis editor examines the first ever criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tBbOxCu

The bus crashed off an overpass in the Mestre district on the mainland, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9SVvFdM

Infestations of bedbugs have been found in homes and on public transport in cities across France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dGi6KfD

Shavkat Mirziyoyev came into power promising to bring in an era of free speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y2cjNFH

Some 4,500 women were fitted with coils as part of attempts to limit the territory's population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hDQwjat

North Dakota state senator Doug Larsen's plane crashed soon after taking off in Utah, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wTA0xgh

Outside court, Mr Trump raged against the prosecutor and judge. We took a closer look at what he said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h4we83v

The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CXajiMm

The UN approves the offer to send 1,000 police officers but many question their suitability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HpGexYJ