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Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war
The announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace
Russia's President Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war.
Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots
The comment is an apparent swipe at Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, who both face elections in coming weeks.
Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.
'Targeted' attack on much-loved MP leaves Australian town heartbroken
Locals describe the MP, who had to have both legs amputated, as a genuinely kind person who fought for the community.
Family of prison officer killed by IRA receives state apology
Brian Stack was crossing a street in Dublin in 1983 when he was shot in the back of the neck and died 18 months later.
Ex-prosecutor charged with treason in Mexico over US drug raid
César Jáuregui Moreno is accused of allowing US agents to join a raid on a suspected drugs lab in April.
Pakistan arrests man wanted by US over $126m postage fraud case
Faheem Akram allegedly sold more than 5 million fake postage labels for a fixed price of $2 a piece.
Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say
The wife of a diplomat based in Abuja travelled to Kampala for a vacation.
India 'cockroach' leaders who called on election chief to quit are freed from jail
Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi.
Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
Gambia to pay victims of Yahya Jammeh's rule from proceeds of his seized US mansion
The Gambia has confirmed receiving $2.5m from the sale of the house in Maryland.
Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources say
A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.
Trump and Zelensky at loggerheads despite new optimism
The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.
Alberta's decisive decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump
The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast
Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC.
Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge
The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".
North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
Tourist found guilty after stealing Las Vegas flamingo from enclosure
The man testified that he snatched Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo hotel and casino after drinking 30 to 40 beers, but did not mean any harm.
Suspect arrested after historic town hall set alight - French media
The spire of the clock tower at Limoges city hall dramatically collapsed as it was engulfed in flames on Saturday.
Kenya cult leader's children still being starved weeks before trial, son says
Dan Mackenzie initially defended his father but now says he felt he had to report his own grandmother.
Cornell Jane Doe says embattled university head doubted her gang-rape allegation
As a no-confidence vote looms, Cornell says the characterisation of the head's reaction is "incorrect".
Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon
A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.
Seventh day of violent clashes between Albanian protesters and police
Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.
Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.
Vinted blocks French looters listing stolen goods for sale
The platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to looting".
Katya Adler: France divided over who to blame for riots and what to learn from them
In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.
Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
Haitian migrants changed this US town - Trump's deportation drive is reshaping it again
The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate.
'Trash Island' or DC landmark? How a golf course got Trump in a messy legal dispute
Trump said he has plans to turn a 106-year-old public golf course in Washington DC into a tournament-capable golf course for pros, but local golfers are not happy.
Borneo burning: Life on the frontline of South East Asia's toxic haze
A "Super El Niño" has fuelled months-long fires in Indonesia, making hundreds of thousands of people sick.
Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?
The US has advised its citizens to reconsider travelling to Kenya but the government tries to reassure people.
Huge crowds watch attempt to rescue shark stranded in South Korean canal
Early on Thursday morning local time, South Korea's oceans ministry said the shark had been successfully guided out of the canal.
BBC inside Australian court as man charged with attacking MP stays silent in first hearing
BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines.
Clean up begins after French riots but police remain
Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.
Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line
The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.
US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq'
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.