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The research aimed at lovers of white bread has been funded by the government to improve the health benefits of UK food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/63YFkj8

China has taken big stakes in mines across the world extracting minerals vital to the green economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2db1sKg

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zxn0MRg

People are grappling with power cuts as well as extreme heat blamed on human-induced climate change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VTke6PI

A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HW02vrx

From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X4IfWK2

The HMS Diamond was deployed in the Gulf of Aden when its crew used her Sea Viper missile system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BWM23H1

Indian Premier League batters are fearlessly unleashing big shots, every match a six-hitting spectacle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0mp7ZvH

Director Paola Cortellesi on the cry for change in Italy's chart-topping There's Still Tomorrow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/plvU2D8

It was the chamber's third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban. Now the senate must vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZpYw9Ci

Countries including the US and UK are still withholding funds over Israel's claims against UNRWA. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gtp6bOU

The unwieldy alliance has had leaders arrested and bank accounts frozen as it tries to unseat the PM. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Llw6Uz8

The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xarBWce

The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qFX2vJg

Pictures of Donald Trump in a New York courtroom made headlines globally. Here's a flavour of what was said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TcFAgni

Ravi was held in a labour camp run by Chinese-speaking gangsters, forced to run romance scams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1pwZruz

Video sent to the BBC shows flashes in the sky, while a large explosion can also be heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1RfxEgC

The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5CpM16z

The stabbing rampage at a busy Sydney shopping centre has left many - particularly women - fearful. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cqv6yBL

Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lx6Iwck

The winning images from this year's Sony World Photography Awards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IfKL3vk

The Star Wars actor describes his wife Samantha as his "favourite human" after she dies aged 53. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7U02BfA

Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will make it easier. from BBC News https://ift.tt/45rzFAW

Gaza is out of the headlines, but the pressure on Israel's PM has changed rather than disappeared. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XtrV35W

A new software update stops the Palestinian flag emoji appearing when iPhone users type "Jerusalem". from BBC News https://ift.tt/S3Xg4nD

Patients have been left without access to crucial services at state hospitals for a month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O7CWYfo

As he bids to return to the White House, Donald Trump will become the first ex-president to face a criminal trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Awb6mh

With Iran and Israel in direct confrontation, BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner considers what comes next. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y4EUvbi

Russia is following up initial attacks with repeat strikes targeting rescuers treating the wounded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m7YxnSp

People were seen drinking in the streets of Tel Aviv despite Iran confirming a drone launch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SetOyP1

Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed five women and a man at Westfield Bondi Junction mall on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0BQjVXp

Inflation is the big issue in this bellwether for the nation. And voters have a message: listen or lose. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gA0e1af

It comes as the Republican House speaker faces internal dissent and calls for his removal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/invZKcJ

Senate Banking Committee chair called Chinese cars an "existential threat" to the US motor industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/frqTNu5

The Super Bowl champion, 23, has said he takes "full responsibility" for his role in a high-speed crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9fGzZmd

The reservoir that provides around 70% of water in Colombia's capital is at less than 17% capacity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3XAaS2e

Inflation was 3.5% in March, a sign that cooling has stalled and interest rate cuts may be delayed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LF9PbB7

Some regions of Louisiana and Alabama have been under tornado alert as storms hit the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/baY4Q2q

There has been mounting pressure on the UK government to suspend arms sales amid the crisis in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YBP17Ht

Aimee Harris received a month in prison for selling writings by President Biden's daughter to a conservative group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1e7c3FB

Monthly hot streak continues in March with scientists struggling to explain the scale of recent heating. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sj9zeyZ

The palm-sized creatures have silky golden locks, no eyes, a stumpy tail and flipper-like hands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ebvsKNn

Jurors will be asked how they feel about an ex-president being criminally charged, among other questions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h1WKLA8

The risk of an all-out Middle East war is increasing as the crisis in Gaza grows ever more desperate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vNP7fSh

A town known for its brutal Russian occupation is being cleaned up and rebuilt, but for many the emotional scars remain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DQ5mbXN

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5YWEF4q

Benedicto Lucas Garcia, 91, allegedly ordered the murder of over 1,200 indigenous Ixil Maya people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fmWgp9S

BBC Verify assesses the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of destroying Hamas during its military operation in the Gaza Strip. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xtzTl8K

World Central Kitchen, which had seven of its staff killed in Gaza, said Israel must be transparent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3AlLZjK

Residents say it is almost impossible to buy repellent as they prepare for their worst dengue season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/65tZqbV

The deal follows a boycott of the business after franchisee Alonyal gave free food to Israeli soldiers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N0sV3pe

Will the killing of foreign aid workers exhaust the patience of Israel's allies? from BBC News https://ift.tt/vECRoXG

The investor boardroom battle raises difficult questions about whether the Hollywood giant lost its way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZGcS96O

The victory of President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, shows that elections can bring change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IZRhGyv

Orpheopolis cares for the children of officers who have died in the line of duty or by suicide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ABIWmGM

More than 250kg of the drug has been found along the New South Wales seaboard since December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lmSwzQi

Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden had been campaigning for a city council seat in highly unusual circumstances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6qUP3Mo

One of the strictest abortion bans in the US can take effect, but voters will have their say on the matter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3RbADqk