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Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes
The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war.
Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.
Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions
Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station
The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss man, has been arrested, police say, as areas around the station are cordoned off.
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.
Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire
Dozens of people were also injured in the fire, the cause of which is not yet known.
Jill Biden says she thought husband was having a stroke during 2024 debate
The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.
Australia charges woman who returned from Syria with joining Islamic State
Several groups of women and children who spent years in a Syrian camp have returned in recent months.
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.
Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.
Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets
The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.
Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death
Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave
The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.
Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas's military wing
Hamas says Mohammed Odeh was killed alongside his wife and two children in a strike on a residential building.
Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.
Woman caught after 30 years on the run is jailed for armed robberies
Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year.
One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.
Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules
The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.
Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
Trump-backed challenger beats veteran US senator in Texas primary
Ken Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.
South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat
Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.
We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found
The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.
How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'
The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.
Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.
Duterte ICC trial to start on 30 November: What you need to know
Duterte is facing charges relating to a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.
Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'
The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.
In court as Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced
BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.
Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave
Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.
Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight
The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave
Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.