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Obituary: Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother, dies https://ift.tt/d0GIuC7 Described as the most popular person in the White House, she had the unique title of "first grandma".

Americans react to Trump's guilty conviction https://ift.tt/2lkF1LM The ex-president was found guilty on all counts of falsifying business records. Americans have mixed opinions about the verdict…

Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza war https://ift.tt/VGzBPca It would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF forces from populated areas.

Watch: Trump calls trial 'a disgrace' after guilty verdict https://ift.tt/59AmfcJ The former US president was found guilty on all 34 counts on Thursday.

Ukraine allowed to hit some targets in Russia with US weapons https://ift.tt/3TR4MPK The US give Ukraine permission to use US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia, but only near the Kharkiv r…

Gaza war could go on for rest of 2024, says Israel PM's aide https://ift.tt/gXA8x5D Tzachi Hanegbi also says Israel now controls 75% of the buffer zone along the Gaza-Egypt border.

Israel controls corridor on Gaza-Egypt border - military https://ift.tt/j75uS2q Egypt says the claim is not true and that Israel is trying to justify its operation in Rafah.

Melinda French Gates to donate $1bn in women's rights https://ift.tt/vCbctaM Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates is committing $1 billion (£782.4m) to women’s causes

Dutch ex-spy chief Dick Schoof named as PM-candidate https://ift.tt/xnEL2sh After 14 years of Mark Rutte as Dutch prime minister, a former domestic spy chief is picked to replace him.

What happens if Trump is convicted in hush-money trial? https://ift.tt/Q9I6Lkz The jury in Mr Trump's hush-money case will soon begin deliberations. So what could happen next?

Netanyahu vows to continue war amid air strike condemnation https://ift.tt/ESHbBgp At least 45 people were killed in a strike on Rafah, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people https://ift.tt/1OsMQbK The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

At least 16 dead as cyclone hits Bangladesh and India https://ift.tt/UrWxZ6N Nearly a million people have been evacuated as Cyclone Remal destroys thousands of homes.

The ex-con, illegal guns and the fear of Kenya's police https://ift.tt/yaAQ1Du As Kenya struggles with violent crime an ex-convict tries to persuade men to turn in their weapons.

'We saw the flight attendant just go up in the air' https://ift.tt/EJswBv4 People from a Dublin-bound plane from Doha describe scenes on board during severe turbulence.

Some 160 villagers reported taken in deadly raid in Nigeria https://ift.tt/XYLnlAm Nigerian officials say gunmen spent hours in the village and had time to drink tea before abducting people.

Clive Myrie: ‘Mass shootings undermined my love for the US’ https://ift.tt/Qk0Uage The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation.

Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport https://ift.tt/BaYIozD The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue.

Alec Baldwin request to drop Rust manslaughter case denied https://ift.tt/cz25BmR The actor was charged earlier this year over the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a film set in 2021.

US teen arrested for melee at UCLA Gaza protest https://ift.tt/OJz5Zfc The arrest of 18-year-old Edan On marks the first arrest of a counter-protester linked to the chaos.

Sean Kingston's home raided after singer accused of not paying for huge TV https://ift.tt/yRDwztM A company claims Sean Kingston did not fully pay for a 232-inch television and sound system.

Two dead and at least 12 injured in Majorca building collapse https://ift.tt/WfgGTqJ At least two people die and 12 are injured after a restaurant collapsed in Majorca, emergency services say.

Scarlett Johansson's AI row has echoes of Silicon Valley's bad old days https://ift.tt/dRKgH2l A clash with the actor has echoes of the macho tech giants of the past, says Zoe Kleinman.

Hear the sound as billions of cicadas emerge in US https://ift.tt/mA0MpT6 Two broods of periodical cicadas are coming out from underground in the same year.

Nikki Haley says she is voting Trump for president https://ift.tt/3S2uVLm Ms Haley was once Mr Trump's UN ambassador and was the last of his major Republican primary rivals.

Israeli hostage's family hope kidnap video reminds world of need for deal https://ift.tt/lGx9Ogi New harrowing footage shows the moment Naama Levy and other women were seized by Hamas gunmen.

Scheffler arrest to be reviewed by Louisville police https://ift.tt/dj7Kflv Louisville police will investigate if policies were correctly followed in the arrest of world number one Scottie Scheffler …

Passenger describes moment turbulence hit flight https://ift.tt/doutygF Jerry, who was flying to his son's wedding, says it was the worst day of his life.

'Stop threatening us', Taiwan's new president tells China https://ift.tt/WzcNDnw He urged Beijing to replace confrontation with dialogue, shortly after being sworn in on Monday.

Cohen says he stole thousands from Trump organization https://ift.tt/BCZEPld The prosecution rested Monday and closing statements are expected to take place next week.

How Iranians reacted to president's helicopter crash https://ift.tt/JsHOWqn Shock and disbelief spread through social media as news about President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter broke.

Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C https://ift.tt/8wpGQUu Parts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week.

How should countries deal with falling birth rates? https://ift.tt/AOI4d9p As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.

US security adviser urges Netanyahu to connect war to 'political strategy' https://ift.tt/AMtanP7 Jake Sullivan's visit comes as Israeli forces continue military operations in Gaza, inclu…

Taiwan's steely leader rewrote the book on how to deal with China https://ift.tt/BG9J3ze Taiwan's outgoing president says boosting her country's military was the only way to defy China…

Slovakia PM Fico 'approaching a positive prognosis' https://ift.tt/bQvmDEU It comes as a man charged with attempting to murder Robert Fico arrived in court on Saturday.

Tunisia says 23 people missing in Mediterranean sea https://ift.tt/9sPN6IH The national guard says it has informed the navy and search and rescue operations are under way.

Throwing cash in the air - Nigeria's wedding dilemma https://ift.tt/cdj0Qfr Spraying money - flinging cash at the happy couple - is a highlight of many ceremonies but is illegal.

Lawmakers clash after 'fake eyelashes' comment https://ift.tt/2Qp7qXg The fiery exchange began when Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Democrat Jasmine Crockett.

Vatican tightens rules on supernatural phenomena https://ift.tt/elMbT0w The new guidelines are expected to tighten the criteria for what counts as a divine apparition.

At the scene of Slovak PM's shooting https://ift.tt/IcMzgGn The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the town of Handlova, on what the attack could mean for Slovakia's divided society.

Trump lawyer takes aim at Cohen trying to paint him as liar https://ift.tt/fEu6led "Does the outcome of this trial affect you personally?" Mr Blanche asked Cohen at one point

Why South Africa's health insurance is causing ructions https://ift.tt/e34hAwU President Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy.

UN says Israeli tank attack killed staff member in Gaza https://ift.tt/U87sdWD A UN security officer from India was killed and another injured after their vehicle was struck on Monday.

Almost 450,000 people have fled Rafah, UN says https://ift.tt/J2qrnGX Many streets in the southern Gaza city now lie empty, the UN says, as an Israeli operation continues.

Israeli protesters block aid trucks destined for Gaza https://ift.tt/Ut6WqGz Unverified video shows protesters throwing food packages onto the ground before stomping on them.

Blinken shows off guitar-playing talents on Ukraine trip https://ift.tt/l3UpnGQ The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has played a rendition of Neil Young's Rockin' in the Free World with …

German far-right politician guilty of using Nazi slogan https://ift.tt/tdwosRp Höcke has led the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) regional branch in Thuringia since the party was founded in 2013

Proud mullet-wearers embrace their style at festival https://ift.tt/eEvq6wX More than 200 people attended the European mullet festival in Quievrain, Belgium

Why has Putin removed key ally as defence minister? https://ift.tt/l5wvNJS Steve Rosenberg considers possible reasons behind Sergei Shoigu's replacement in the middle of a war.

Thousands protest in Georgia against foreign influence bill https://ift.tt/MUBCxow Critics denounce a so-called "Russian law", saying it's like a law used by the Kremlin to silence crit…

Cold lava sweeps villages near volcano, killing 37 https://ift.tt/f10OGmk Heavy rains washed volcanic debris and pebbles down Mount Marapi in Indonesia.

Georgia opposition urges UK to oppose 'Russian law' https://ift.tt/Bfh6iWU Critics say the foreign influence bill will be used to clamp down on the Tbilisi government's opponents.

Children killed as bomb falls near Sudan hospital - MSF https://ift.tt/FzML0WQ The battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days.

Hope for rare mountain chicken frog thanks to London-born froglets https://ift.tt/h0jte9q Frantic efforts are being made to save the endangered mountain chicken frog, native to just two Caribbean isl…

Barron Trump 'declines' Republican convention role https://ift.tt/fLzPNQW The former US president's youngest child, 18, has "prior commitments", according to his mother.

Eurovision final: Seven things to look out for https://ift.tt/y1F05sX A look at some of the most eye-catching performers, ahead of the grand final on Saturday night.

US says Israel may have breached international law using American weapons https://ift.tt/jbIwFGr State department says it is "reasonable to assess" that Israel used US-made weapons in ways …

These solar flares may lead to rare Northern Lights https://ift.tt/2W8JusP Unusual geomagnetic storms may make aurora borealis visible in places where it is not usually seen.

Taylor Swift changes Eras tour setlist for Europe https://ift.tt/tGNnlFg The star kicks off the latest leg of her tour in Paris, adding new songs and cutting some favourites.

Unrwa closes East Jerusalem compound after attacks https://ift.tt/B5LljEC The head of the UN agency says the perimeter of its building was set fire to twice on Thursday.

Greta Thunberg fined for disobeying police at climate protest https://ift.tt/kieOAv9 Climate Activist, Greta Thunberg has been fined for disobeying police orders to move after blocking an entrance to…

Watch: US and allies sink mock enemy ship in military drill https://ift.tt/hBaGxOS More than 16,000 military personnel took part in the practice drills in the Philippines and South China Sea.

TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app https://ift.tt/4FvcRa9 TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".

The political power couple who cannot afford to break up https://ift.tt/Bwj1neZ Two powerful Philippine political dynasties are sparring publicly and trading shocking allegations.

Zendaya and Jennifer Lopez stun on Met Gala red carpet https://ift.tt/JPX5any The celebrities are showing up for fashion's night of nights in New York City.

Bowen: Tough choices for Netanyahu after Hamas upends expectations https://ift.tt/vLPrMtF Israel's working assumption was that Hamas would not accept a ceasefire proposal that the Americans calle…

Boeing faces new probe over 787 inspection doubts https://ift.tt/n75hdGZ Boeing told US regulators it might not have properly inspected its 787 Dreamliner jets.

Lord of the Rings cast pay tribute to Bernard Hill https://ift.tt/SiTsKxq The actor, who plays King Théoden in Peter Jackson's trilogy, passed away early on Sunday morning.

LA police clear out pro-Palestinian camp at university https://ift.tt/7fi5DdM The clear out comes as universities prepare for possible disruptions at graduation ceremonies.

Crumbs! French bakers beat longest baguette world record https://ift.tt/fC8IOK4 A 140.5m (461ft)-long baguette baked in the Parisian suburbs has beaten a previous record from Italy in 2019.

Three bodies found in Mexico had bullet wounds to heads https://ift.tt/KMpHdoN Authorities believe three tourists were attacked as they were trying to fend off an attempted theft.

Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security https://ift.tt/2tJ9iEW The celebration of pop is set to take place amid protests at Israel's involvement in the competition.

German election candidate attacked on campaign https://ift.tt/YB3plXK Matthias Ecke was seriously injured after being kicked and hit in a suspected politically-motivated attack.

Ex-aide gets emotional during Trump hush-money trial https://ift.tt/zwD4sWm Former White House aide Hope Hicks testified she was "a little stunned" to hear the 2005 tape.

US allies India and Japan 'xenophobic', says Biden https://ift.tt/AvuV2mD The White House has downplayed the comments, saying the president 'values' India and Japan's friendship.

Kenya orders flood evacuations as it warns dams could spill https://ift.tt/93CRegh Residents near 178 bodies of water have been told to leave as flooding is set to worsen.

Trump 'hates' that hush-money deal was made, Cohen says in recording https://ift.tt/kuNC1Uf The claim was made by Donald Trump's ex-lawyer in a conversation with Stormy Daniels' forme…

Saudi women's rights activist jailed for 11 years https://ift.tt/GDPXBco Manahel al-Otaibi was convicted of "terrorism charges" reportedly related to her social media posts.

Ghana celebrates as looted artefacts put on display https://ift.tt/EiMv0l2 Some of the royal artefacts were stolen by British colonisers during the 19th Century Anglo-Ashanti war.