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As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it

The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Usaxcyh

Idaho police under sniper attack as ambush on firefighters leaves two dead

Governor Brad Little says "multiple heroic firefighters" were targeted near Coeur d'Alene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OzvgaA5

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards from BBC News https://ift.tt/YjnSO5E

Serbia police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade

President Aleksandar Vucic - populist and close to Russia - has faced months of protests and alleges a foreign coup plot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O6kSjZH

Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban

A giant crowd throngs the Hungarian capital, championing LGBT rights and defying PM Viktor Orban. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kM4PUbl

A pioneering doctor remembers India leader Indira Gandhi's final moments

Sneh Bhargava, AIIMS New Delhi's only woman director, was called upon to treat Gandhi after she was shot in 1984. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SHNBqYE

I feel like I've been gaslit - like the life I had before the war was made up

The private thoughts and reflections of a young woman whose life has altered course. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yxJQcEh

Doechii: Headlining Glastonbury is part of her five-year plan

The Florida-born rapper and singer is a Grammy Award-winner and a top act at Glastonbury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/05KxwIj

How Indian chef defied odds to win food Oscar and take Tamil cuisine global

Chef Vijay Kumar’s 2025 James Beard win marks a quiet revolution, spotlighting south Indian cuisine globally. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qzBbWK3

Did a JD Vance meme get tourist banned from the US?

US officials have denied claims that a Norwegian man was sent home because of a meme - but the case has raised international questions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q9k7SWJ

Watch: Large fireball seen shooting across sky over Southeastern US

The American Meteor Society has described it as a bolide, a large and rare fireball that creates a sonic boom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I0pLK1D

Sholay: Bollywood epic roars back to big screen after 50 years with new ending

Fifty years on, Sholay - arguably Hindi cinema’s most iconic film - makes a spectacular return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VJ8L7NG

Australian journalist wins unfair dismissal case over Gaza post

The Lebanese-Australian journalist sued Australia's national broadcaster, saying she was unfairly fired. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MzyGNOh

Indira Gandhi's Emergency: When India's democracy was put on pause

On this day 50 years ago, then prime minister Indira Gandhi declared Emergency, suspending rights and jailing rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w1MjVi0

Watch: Moment helicopter flips and crash lands in Michigan

No injuries were reported after the aircraft abruptly turned on its side while landing in Clay Township. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2lKw4IP

'Tourists are our lifeline': Picking up the pieces in Kashmir after April killings

Twenty-six people were killed in an attack on tourists visiting a meadow near Pahalgam town in April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cxhFYv6

How China made electric vehicles mainstream

The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B8PxUow

When Dubai almost became a part of India

It's now largely forgotten that in the early 1900s, nearly a third of the Arabian Peninsula was under British India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NPjyYlv

For 50 years, Sydney Opera House has had one man on speed dial

Terry Harper has been tuning pianos in the iconic venue since he was a teen - a family legacy started by his dad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uvN3z1C

Israel-Iran conflict unleashes wave of AI disinformation

Fake AI videos relating to the conflict have gained over 100 million views online, BBC Verify finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/27mywoV

Serpents to saints: The fascinating journey of India's spiritual art

A new exhibition at the British Museum in London traces the stunning evolution of India's devotional art through 189 objects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c5wPY1e

Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world

The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VExrgaC

Watch: Man gets stuck driving car down Rome's Spanish Steps

The 81-year-old man and his car got stuck on the way down, before a crane lifted the car away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ldR3Com

New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding over China deals

Wellington says the Cook Islands must take concrete steps to "repair" their relationship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jrp5TAn

Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, reports say

US president says "nobody knows what I'm going to do" as he weighs strike on Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YyO7xlD

Devastating crash threatens Air India's ambitious turnaround

The tragedy happened as Air India was on the "final climb phrase" of its brand transformation after the Tata buyout from BBC News https://ift.tt/pGlKOaF

Watch: How Trump looms over G7 despite early departure

The BBC's James Landale highlights the role of the US president at the summit as the conflict in the Middle East overshadows the gathering. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kemq0fr

Watch: A trade deal, a family photo and the Middle East - Trump's short G7

The US president will cut short his time at the meeting and return to DC, citing the conflict between Israel and Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xaSLCK8

Watch: Moment people flee church as earthquake interrupts mass in Peru

The 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lima, Peru on Sunday morning, causing panic at the city's cathedral. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ICMW6zX

The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BUYrWSR

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments from BBC News https://ift.tt/fxl1WAH

The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society. from BBC News https://ift.tt/otQMRvc

Aukus: Could Trump sink Australia's submarine plans?

The White House has put the landmark agreement between the US, UK and Australia under review. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dZ5apck

The sound of jet engines was deafening - then it was chaos

The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors on the ground to reveal what happened when the Air India plane crashed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wMxt0Zk

Watch: Fountains of molten lava arc into the air as Kilauea erupts

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, erupted for the 25th time since 23 December 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IPDnKOW

Trump vowed to make the world safer - has he?

Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet assesses the US president's pledge to be a peacemaker. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MY69cUT

Video shows crowd of Palestinians climbing fence and rushing to aid site

BBC Verify has geolocated the video to a GHF distribution site, west of Rafah. It is said to have been filmed on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iXIDEsj

New species of dinosaur discovered that 'rewrites' T.rex family tree

The dinosaur skeletons, found hidden in a museum collection in Mongolia, is an ancestor of the mighty tyrannosaurs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZM0HXbi

What we know about Austria school shooting

It is not yet known why a 21-year-old Austrian man committed a shooting that left 10 people dead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wbTOYGD

BBC Verify examines tunnels footage after IDF says Hamas leader body found

The IDF have released new footage that they say shows the underground tunnel network underneath the European hospital in southern Gaza. BBC Verify pieces together the evidence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gs1UwtM

Watch: 'It's important' - LA protesters on why they're taking to the streets

Demonstrations have continued in other major US cities, including Chicago, where protesters clashed with police on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MrWKdpz

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security? from BBC News https://ift.tt/5tEIMmg

How the LA clashes unfolded... in 60 seconds

National Guard units deployed by US President Donald Trump join other security forces to keep order. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IwBxePg

How LA erupted over rumours of immigration raid at a hardware store

Claims that day labourers were being rounded up trigger violent protests in a city on edge over deportations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hZMALJF

Activists say Israeli troops have boarded aid ship

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, which is trying to reach Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8eaKQWM

The forgotten story of India's brush with presidential rule

Indira Gandhi's aides pushed for a presidential system - centralising power and sidelining courts and parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TuMIW1j

An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa

How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/grk0Hat

How India's 'biggest art deal' buried MF Husain masterpieces in a bank vault

The paintings are set to go up for auction for the first time on 12 June in India's financial capital, Mumbai. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o4Mbpk3

Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?

Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LWAT9RN

Australian mushroom lunch cook tells trial meal was 'special'

Erin Patterson denies intentionally putting toxic fungi into a home-cooked meal to kill her relatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fHutUoB

Bouncy castle operator cleared in tragedy that killed six

A court ruled the incident was "due to an unprecedented weather system". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ahVDW0c

India leads in remittances - but Trump's tax could deal a blow

Trump's proposed 3.5% tax on remittances by foreign workers could seriously impact top recipient India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xiXBtnT

Ros Atkins on... The White House claims on BBC Gaza coverage

On Tuesday White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt launched an attack on the BBC's coverage of reports that Israeli forces had killed Palestinians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza. She claimed that the BBC took down a story after reviewing footage. The BBC has said the claim is completely wrong and that it stands by its journalism. Ros Atkins from BBC Verify takes a look at the facts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EWA7mXQ

The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws

Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge from BBC News https://ift.tt/kiJwU0F

US Navy to rename ship honouring gay rights leader and veteran Harvey Milk

The Navy is also considering renaming ships named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Harriet Tubman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KbV3LHX

Boulder attack renews safety concerns for US Jewish communities

A recent spate of attacks targeting Jewish people and institutions has led to calls for heightened security from BBC News https://ift.tt/0DPQTFW

South Africa's hunt for 'Tiger' - alleged illegal mining kingpin

The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RiIsE7K

Why monsoon rains wreak havoc annually in India's cities

Indian cities flood again as poor planning, outdated drainage and climate change expose the urban crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3akbIvQ

Three things to know about South Korea's snap election

South Korea is voting for a new leader after the former president was impeached for imposing martial law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/REngx7K

Mormon wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash

Set in suburban Utah, the series follows a group of Mormon women, most of whom rose to fame on TikTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BlgbDGe

Three dead after fire in elderly ward at Hamburg hospital

The blaze at the Marienkrankenhaus in the north German city was reported shortly after midnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W9eMpvg