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Israel to expand military operation and seize 'large areas' of Gaza
Defence Minister Israel Katz said this would require a large-scale evacuation of Palestinians.

Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65
The Top Gun and Batman Forever actor died of pneumonia on Thursday, his daughter said.

The world-leading British amateur chasing repeat win at Augusta
Lottie Woad will try to become the first player to defend the Augusta National Women's Amateur title when she tees it up at the home of the Masters this week.

Messages reveal prison staff violence towards inmates
Messages include jokes about someone who was said to be at risk of taking their life.

Review after BBC finds millions of UK tyres being sent to Indian furnaces
Environment Agency review waste tyre exports after BBC probe reveals millions sent to furnaces in India.

Woman who reported predatory officer blamed by Met
The woman accused the force of trying to discredit her over her complaints against a Met constable.

The Papers: 'Trump trade madness' and 'BYD bonanza'
Most papers on Wednesday are leading on Trump's threat of global tariffs.

Drone footage shows scale of Greek island flooding
Flash flooding caused significant damage on the Greece's Paros island.

Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk
Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.

The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake
Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.

Guy Burgess's briefcase among MI5 artefacts on display
A battered leather briefcase left behind by Guy Burgess when he fled to Moscow in 1951 is among 20 objects from MI5's archives to go on display for the first time from Saturday.

Public satisfaction with NHS hits record low
A fifth 21% happy with NHS in Britain, finds long-running poll, with waits and staffing of major concern.

Chris Mason: Jitters, uncertainty and hope as UK awaits tariff decision
Talks are continuing between London and Washington at quite an intensity, our political editor writes.

The influencers who want the US to procreate faster - and believe the White House is on their side
This fringe group have long courted controversy - but since Trump was sworn in for the second time earlier this year, their evangelising has reached a new level.

Saka goal a 'beautiful moment' but injury worries for Arsenal
Bukayo Saka enjoys goalscoring return for Arsenal, but defensive worries hit Gunners as Gabriel looks set to miss Champions League tie.

Twenty-three more women make allegations against serial rapist
Police in London say PhD student Zhenhao Zou's "offending group is far greater" than they had realised.

Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business
The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries.

'A special player' - resurgent Elanga has Forest dreaming
Anthony Elanga had left Manchester United in his past. On Tuesday, they trailed in his wake - to Nottingham Forest's benefit.

Almost a saviour - is makeshift striker Maguire sign of Man Utd struggles?
Makeshift striker Harry Maguire coming closest to rescuing a point for Manchester United at Nottingham Forest illustrates the attacking struggles of Ruben Amorim's side.

US prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in CEO murder case
The 26-year-old is accused of shooting dead healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel.

Police shoot man dead at railway station
Officers say they confronted a man who was carrying a knife outside the station.

Virginia Giuffre grateful for 'love and support' after car crash
Ms Giuffre 'remains in serious condition' in hospital following a collision with a school bus, her family say.

Girl missing in River Thames named as Kaliyah Coa
A recovery mission is now under way to find 11-year-old Kaliyah along the Thames, Met Police said.

Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland
The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.

Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85
PC Lock was awarded for his bravery after it emerged he had tackled a gunman and saved the life of an SAS soldier.

BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victory
Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.

Why are bills going up? Your questions answered
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.

Don't deport us over health issue, say British couple in Australia
A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.

Tsunoda told to be 'as close to Verstappen as possible'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner tasks Yuki Tsunoda with "getting as close as possible" to Max Verstappen.

Au revoir Marine Le Pen?
Le Pen is barred from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzlement.

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Could Trump run for a third term?
And why is Elon Musk handing out $1 million dollar cheques to voters?

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Massive swells smash windows at Sydney's Bondi Beach
A powerful king tide smashed glass, cracked footpaths and caused residents to evacuate as it battered Sydney's coast line.

Israel to expand military operation and seize 'large areas' of Gaza
Defence Minister Israel Katz said this would require a large-scale evacuation of Palestinians.

Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65
The Top Gun and Batman Forever actor died of pneumonia on Thursday, his daughter said.

The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake
Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.

23 more women make allegations against serial rapist
Police in London say PhD student Zhenhao Zou's "offending group is far greater" than they had realised.

US prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione
The 26-year-old is accused of shooting dead healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel.

Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?

Virginia Giuffre grateful for 'love and support' after car crash
Ms Giuffre 'remains in serious condition' in hospital following a collision with a school bus, her family say.

At least 322 children killed since Israel's new Gaza offensive, Unicef says
Since the war began, more than 15,000 children have reportedly been killed, the agency says.

Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland
The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.

'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay
The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck.

Four killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says, despite ceasefire
The Israeli military said it targeted a Hezbollah operative in the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital.

Israel PM attacks Qatar probe as 'witch hunt' after aides arrested
Benjamin Netanyahu testified to police after two men were arrested over alleged payments from the Gulf Arab state.

France's far right calls for Paris rally in support of Le Pen
Marine Le Pen has said a "nuclear bomb" was used against her party to stop it getting into power.

Body of fourth missing US soldier found in Lithuania
The soldier was part of a team of four who disappeared a week ago while conducting military drills near the border with Belarus.

Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years
Russia calls up 160,000 men aged 18-30 as it moves to expand the size of its military.

BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victory
Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.

Mandalay was the 'city of gold' - now it reeks of death
Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week's earthquake.

Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old
Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.

Haiti gangs storm town and release 500 inmates from jail
Gangs control most of the capital but the attack seems to suggest they are expanding to other towns.

Election rumours swirl in Ukraine – could Zelensky be mulling a summer poll?
A nationwide vote would be difficult, but some say there are good reasons to hold one soon.

Cars carried away as flash flooding hits Greek island
Heavy rain on the Greek island of Paros saw cars and debris swept through the streets.

Le Pen's right-wing European allies condemn court verdict as threat to democracy
European rightwingers have voiced support for the French far-right politician after she was banned from running for public office.

University student targeted by Trump leaves the US
British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.

Republicans fear Florida election upset could threaten Trump's agenda
With a 218 to 213 majority in the House, Republicans cannot afford to lose winnable elections – let alone slam dunks.

US says law applies to 'all parties' in Gaza after Israel kills medics
The deaths of 15 people including paramedics in a convoy have been blamed on Israel's military.

Roof ripped off home as severe storms and tornadoes hit central US
Several states have been hit with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, with storms expected to continue in some areas through Thursday.

US deports more alleged gang members to El Salvador
Officials said 17 alleged criminals were deported despite a court order.

BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quake
Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.

BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quake
Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.

'My mum in India was willing to lose everything to support my trans identity'
A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India's Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother's unwavering support.

Markets mixed as investors brace for Trump tariffs
The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.

'It's weird' - Nasa's Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth
The duo's eight-day mission became a nine-month space odyssey after their Boeing Starliner had technical problems.

Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right
The far-right figurehead has been barred from running for public office for five years, throwing her plans into disarray.

Zimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protests
Many streets across Zimbabwe remained deserted and empty on the day of a planned protest.

Russia still 'working with US' after Trump says he is 'angry' with Putin
In its first response to Trump's criticism of Putin, the Kremlin tried to play down the tensions between the two leaders.

What caused the Myanmar earthquake - and why did it make a tower in Bangkok collapse?
The size of the earthquake and the length of the fault line it occurred on contributed to the devastation.

Germany decides to leave history in the past and prepare for war
Russian aggression and US isolationism push a once hesitant Germany to invest heavily in defence.

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