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What Trump's conviction means for the election

There is no precedence for this moment - but we will have to wait until November to know the real impact. from BBC News https://ift.tt/keNKihb

Recovering Slovak PM moved to capital after shooting

Robert Fico is moved to Bratislava, more than two weeks after he was gravely wounded in a small central town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f3LSmr2

Watch: Trump calls trial 'a disgrace' after guilty verdict

The former US president was found guilty on all 34 counts on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/abuZ0kQ

Ukraine allowed to hit some targets in Russia with US weapons - reports

The US give Ukraine permission to use US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia, but only near the Kharkiv region, US media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RIycJXh

Counting under way in South Africa's crucial election

Votes are being counted after the most closely fought election since the ANC came to power 30 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pxmFCS1

Watch: Rubbish-filled balloon saga explained… in 63 seconds

North Korea sends at least 260 balloons into the South, scattering suspected excrement and rubbish. from BBC News https://ift.tt/71EhdKo

Hard choices as Ukraine faces worst crisis since war began

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains why there could be a dangerous summer ahead in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4WdQKP

Spain, Norway and Ireland recognise Palestinian state

The three European nations aim to refocus attention on finding a political solution to the Gaza war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/akoHMDg

Luxury perfumes linked to child labour, BBC finds

The BBC witnessed children picking jasmine in Egypt, a major exporter of the flowers’ oil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0kaJB5x

What happens if Trump is convicted in hush-money trial?

The jury in Mr Trump's hush-money case will soon begin deliberations. So what could happen next? from BBC News https://ift.tt/RWsxXqh

Netanyahu vows to continue war amid air strike condemnation

At least 45 people were killed in a strike on Rafah, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DoSTpRX

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YeQotXx

At least 16 dead as cyclone hits Bangladesh and India

Nearly a million people have been evacuated as Cyclone Remal destroys thousands of homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S3RXFpw

'We saw the flight attendant just go up in the air'

People from a Dublin-bound plane from Doha describe scenes on board during severe turbulence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oo8dQcW

Some 160 villagers reported taken in deadly raid in Nigeria

Nigerian officials say gunmen spent hours in the village and had time to drink tea before abducting people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Il8uasC

130 people die at Sudan hospital amid city siege

Hospitals and markets in El Fasher are experiencing "violent artillery shelling", a resident says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oJ1jwkx

Clive Myrie: ‘Mass shootings undermined my love for the US’

The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ol6XHV7

Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Sta7vf

Watch: Smoke and flames at deadly India arcade fire

At least 22 people, including children, have died in a fire at a games arcade in India, local officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8PW3G5N

Veteran sketch artists never seen a trial like Trump's

The sketch artists at Trump's trial have covered decades of high-profile cases. The former president's was unlike all others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YqEuwhK

US teen arrested for melee at UCLA Gaza protest

The arrest of 18-year-old Edan On marks the first arrest of a counter-protester linked to the chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jgK1n9i

CCTV reveals lion taking dog from family home

Jaci the rottweiler had been with the family for nearly two years and leaves her twin Laser behind. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wLMbVIC

US names Kenya major ally as Russian influence grows

Kenyan President William Ruto is currently on a US state visit, the first in 16 years for an African leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iE3AGuZ

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OiShTFb

Nikki Haley says she is voting Trump for president

Ms Haley was once Mr Trump's UN ambassador and was the last of his major Republican primary rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IPQ6gMk

Families of Uvalde victims reach $2m settlement with city

They are also suing 92 state police officers for "shocking and extensive" failures in the 2022 shooting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Br2vTPW

Austrian man discovers mammoth bones in wine cellar

A winemaker makes the extraordinary discovery of bones dating back 30,000 years ago during renovations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/miLUXZg

Trump won't testify as defence and prosecution rest cases

Justice Juan Merchan dismissed the jury until next week and oversaw preparing instructions ahead of their deliberations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pEoe8n0

Passenger describes moment turbulence hit flight

Jerry, who was flying to his son's wedding, says it was the worst day of his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ZtQBFm

War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring

Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P9OlDW5

HP Rebrands Consumer and Commercial PC Portfolio, Unveils New Logo for AI PCs

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Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C

Parts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BatJOV9

iPhone 16 Lineup Said to Come in Two New Colours; Might Drop Yellow, Titanium Blue Shades

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How should countries deal with falling birth rates?

As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U6jDaGd

US security adviser urges Netanyahu to connect war to 'political strategy'

Jake Sullivan's visit comes as Israeli forces continue military operations in Gaza, including in Rafah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FTZwcy4

Slovakia PM Fico 'approaching a positive prognosis'

It comes as a man charged with attempting to murder Robert Fico arrived in court on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U5gOIVN

Tunisia says 23 people missing in Mediterranean sea

The national guard says it has informed the navy and search and rescue operations are under way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MQTq8CW

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1l7CwJu

Vatican tightens rules on supernatural phenomena

The new guidelines are expected to tighten the criteria for what counts as a divine apparition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DvCNnR3

Messi's napkin contract promise sells for £762,400

The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed is sold at auction - for £762,400. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UnrAVqm

At the scene of Slovak PM's shooting

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the town of Handlova, on what the attack could mean for Slovakia's divided society. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RrJcM5N

Can US floating pier improve Gaza’s critical aid pipeline?

An ambitious US maritime corridor is due to start operating off Gaza's coast in the coming days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sCRlEYA

What did ICJ ruling mean in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

The ICJ ruling has come under intense scrutiny, centring on the word "plausible". What did the court mean? from BBC News https://ift.tt/HYT47FV

Israeli protesters block aid trucks destined for Gaza

Unverified video shows protesters throwing food packages onto the ground before stomping on them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/orw9E6C

Israeli minister attacks Netanyahu over Gaza future

There are growing signs of divisions within Israel's war cabinet over who should government Gaza after the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K5fUcd8

Bad behaviour shuts Dublin-New York portal

Organisers say they are working on solutions to address bad behaviour near the art installation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mCtRJc4

Google I/O 2024: Android to Get Support for Scam Call Detection, Circle to Search for Homework using On-Device Gemini AI

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Blinken arrives during perilous time for Ukraine

The front line has turned from a relative stalemate to a major Russian offensive in a week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7kPFY2b

Proud mullet-wearers embrace their style at festival

More than 200 people attended the European mullet festival in Quievrain, Belgium from BBC News https://ift.tt/JRC2X63

Why has Putin removed key ally as defence minister?

Steve Rosenberg considers possible reasons behind Sergei Shoigu's replacement in the middle of a war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wb0htnk

OpenAI GPT-4o With Real-Time Responses and Video Interaction Announced, GPT-4 Features Now Available for Free

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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PiWT8dy

Cold lava sweeps villages near volcano, killing 37

Heavy rains washed volcanic debris and pebbles down Mount Marapi in Indonesia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gtaoB45

Georgia opposition urges UK to oppose 'Russian law'

Critics say the foreign influence bill will be used to clamp down on the Tbilisi government's opponents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hQTfFyo

Spain Socialists win Catalan election

The Catalan Socialist Party wins the regional elections as pro-independence parties lose ground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NxukU7T

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TALV0tM

Hope for rare mountain chicken frog thanks to London-born froglets

Frantic efforts are being made to save the endangered mountain chicken frog, native to just two Caribbean islands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SXTHO57

Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill

Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GtNgQlp

Virginia university students walk out of graduation event

Dozens of VCU grads left during Gov Glenn Youngkin's speech, in part over his comments on campus protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J869aPp

This is what it's like inside a black hole

A black hole is a region of space with such strong gravity not even light can escape. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fbhzMui

At least 50 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding

More than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wGWca1I

Unrwa closes East Jerusalem compound after attacks

The head of the UN agency says the perimeter of its building was set fire to twice on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FT7OV2s

California surf contest told to let trans woman compete

The California Coastal Commission says a longboarding contest must allow a transgender surfer to participate in the women's division. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WGyFmAe

Passengers flee burning plane that skidded off runway

Footage posted to social media shows chaotic scenes in Senegal's capital, Dakar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E3iLOIF

UN says 80,000 have fled Rafah as strikes intensify

Israeli tanks reportedly mass close to built-up areas of the south Gaza city amid constant shelling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mcyMOQ0

Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine’s power plants

BBC Verify has been tracking Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KaF0b1Z

The rise of Sweden's super rich

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jCZky9B

North Korean weapons are killing Ukrainians. The implications are far bigger

A missile that crashed in Kharkiv shows the surprising scale at which Pyongyang's weapons are used. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uCKfovk

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Isjo7GE

Everything you need to know about Met Gala 2024

A short story by British author JG Ballard serves as the annual fashion extravaganza's latest theme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zDqPBln

Gazans celebrate after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire

Video shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yBi6htd

LA police clear out pro-Palestinian camp at university

The clear out comes as universities prepare for possible disruptions at graduation ceremonies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KJ9EgUx

Crumbs! French bakers beat longest baguette world record

A 140.5m (461ft)-long baguette baked in the Parisian suburbs has beaten a previous record from Italy in 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XHFlQNd

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Siom2z

Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security

The celebration of pop is set to take place amid protests at Israel's involvement in the competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PsXLB6z

German election candidate attacked on campaign

Matthias Ecke was seriously injured after being kicked and hit in a suspected politically-motivated attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZyOEr82

Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger

The Russians are said to be sharing a wing of Niger's main airport, but not mingling with US troops. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y2TBobk

Face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed

Scientists build a 3D model of one of our evolutionary cousins from the pieces of a shattered skull. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1QAvEfT

Nigerian paints nails for three days in world record bid

The 19-year-old technician says she painted 4,000 nails in an attempt to break the world record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kmHVRFI

Ghana celebrates as looted artefacts put on display

Some of the royal artefacts were stolen by British colonisers during the 19th Century Anglo-Ashanti war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/49ZEUqz

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 Goes Live for Prime Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

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In pictures: May Day rallies around the world

Workers take to the streets across the globe, as more than 200 protesters are arrested in Istanbul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EwV3KA2

Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

The US president made fun of his and Donald Trump's age at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hrOtCKl

North Carolina police officers remembered as heroes

They were killed when a suspect with an automatic AR-15 "fired several rounds in a matter of seconds". from BBC News https://ift.tt/GeZVHAF

More than 100 arrested in Spain over WhatsApp scam

A gang of scammers stole almost a million euros pretending to be relatives in distress, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zmP0RGq