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Cuts to national parks and forests met with backlash as summer nears

Employees who maintained America's most wild places say they are concerned for public safety, and for wildlife. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wXDhKEt

Chaos and unproven theories surround Tates' release from Romania

The abrupt departure of the Tate brothers by private jet has left a fresh trail of confusion and unanswered questions in its wake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tV2HdfA

Analysis: Trump-Zelensky row signals major crisis for Nato

Doubts are growing about the US commitment to European security outside Ukraine, says the BBC's Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oeCxvgE

First British tourists allowed back into North Korea tell BBC what they saw

Travellers enter a mini capitalist enclave far from Pyongyang, on a tightly controlled visit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oW1hUcf

Japan's MeToo icon is up for an Oscar - but the film can't air in the country

Shiori became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist of rape. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mwHYNc6

Five years since deadly Delhi riots, many police cases are falling apart

In many cases, courts criticised the police for lapses in investigation, even "falsely implicating" people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A5DiTIe

Did Iron Age 'begin' in India? Tamil Nadu dig sparks debate

Tamil Nadu’s iron artefacts may predate Turkey's Anatolia, reshaping early Iron Age history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hoDPqnu

Can Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?

Trump has engaged Putin and hinted the US may not defend European allies, causing alarm about Nato's future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xn57VyM

Ukraine official says minerals deal agreed with US

A senior Ukrainian official tells the BBC "a number of good amendments" have been agreed, while the US is yet to comment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w4hEoaz

Myanmar villagers reveal 'desperate' illegal kidney sales

Two Burmese men tell the BBC they used forged documents and middlemen to undergo surgery in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KW9jC1i

Oscars 2025: The quirks, record breakers and possible winners

When was the last time two musicals were up for best picture? And could Adrien Brody break a record? from BBC News https://ift.tt/xUtNMDg

Big challenges loom for Germany's Merz in divided country

Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BSQIJ84

Most USAID workers placed on leave, Trump administration says

Some 2,000 employees will also be laid-off in a "reduction in force" effort, according to an email sent to staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Pc2gAf

He dreamed of a cycling revolution. Then an SUV crushed him

Paul Varry's death has triggered a debate in Paris over the dramatic expansion of cycle infrastructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qYm0d1M

Are planes crashing more often?

A recent flurry of air disasters have made some people worried about flying - but are crashes on the rise? from BBC News https://ift.tt/k9sRTxY

Trump says Starmer and Macron 'haven't done anything' to end Ukraine war

Trump's criticisms come as the UK and French leaders prepare to visit the White House next week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lCJHj8V

Passengers on crashed Toronto plane offered US$30,000 each

The gesture to the affected travellers - all of whom survived - comes with no strings attached, the airline says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YdgSTAE

Israel's 'hearts lie in tatters' as Hamas hands over first dead hostages

They are believed to include the Bibas family, who for Israel have become a symbol of the captives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2TmwK5V

YouTuber's 'dirty' comments spark massive row in India

Remarks made by popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on a talent show have led to a huge controversy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o23kcKH

Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries

Peers and scholars reflected on the role Hendricks played within the LGBTQ+ and Islamic communities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9NGfkpe

India seeks AI breakthrough - but is it falling behind?

Two years after ChatGPT, China launched DeepSeek, but India doesn't have its own foundational model yet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nYXTIm5

Watch: Deadly storm hits south-eastern US and Canada

At least 13 people have died after a storm hit south-eastern parts of the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AZjWgzF

Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'

India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yKsY6fV

Three critically injured after plane flips at Toronto airport

The flight had eighty people on board - 76 passengers and four crew - Delta Air Lines says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dwJ3eMc

How Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' pledge is affecting other countries

Some major carbon-emitting countries are hinting they may follow suit as US decides to ramp up fossil fuels from BBC News https://ift.tt/gahpYJw

Illegal and unseen: Nine surprising facts about Indians in the US

Indians make up only a small share of the overall unauthorised migrant population in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hAFIDzQ

Families heartbreak after deadly Delhi railway station crush

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NvinFl7

'Montoya, por favor!': Inside the Spanish reality show that broke the internet

As clips from Spain's Temptation Island go viral, the BBC speaks to the show's executive producer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ZEcgJw

Ukraine end game: What each side wants from a peace deal

Donald Trump's phone call with Putin has shocked both Ukraine's president Zelensky and allies alike, but is it enough to start peace talks? from BBC News https://ift.tt/YNhXy3r

Discordant Ukraine statements from Trump team leave allies anxious

A cacophony from senior members of the US administration has sown confusion and alarm in Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pjC5Z31

What it means when Elon Musk brings his children to work

You'll sometimes see one of his children on his shoulders as billionaire Elon Musk makes public appearances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ru4mR9K

Ambulances, school and TikTok: The lives of three children I filmed surviving Gaza war

A BBC film follows children over nine months including one boy, 11, who volunteered at al-Aqsa hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gAEDort

Bowen: Zelensky forced to face tough new reality after Trump-Putin phone call

Many world leaders, including Ukraine's President Zelensky, are finding the world is more uncertain under new US leadership. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4dxYTih

Car ramming comes as migration at forefront of German elections

The incident is likely to have an impact on Germany's election in ten days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jzHCkh8

Why India fails to protect its domestic workers despite decades of abuse

Despite the high demand for domestic workers, they remain India's most vulnerable and exploited people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b1jaBWh

Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?

The German auto manufacturing sector is struggling. Can it get back on the road to recovery? from BBC News https://ift.tt/0wmhQy7

The American goods that could rise in price from metal tariffs

Donald Trump's plans for tariffs risk raising prices for items from cars to canned food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iaeMfF8

Romania president resigns after impeachment pressure over cancelled vote

His exit comes as political opponents had sought to remove him over remaining in office beyond the end of his term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gFYOy7v

Trump says he will announce raft of new trade tariffs

All steel and aluminium entering the US will be targeted with a 25% levy, the president says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iO9SKJd

Doge will look at military spending, says Trump as he defends Musk

The president dismissed conflict-of-interest concerns and promised more cuts 'maybe in 24 hours'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U7kyr6H

'I miss my school': BBC launches programme for children in war zones

The BBC World Service has launched an Arabic edition of its award-winning educational programme Dars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YmkFqvp

Why more young men in Germany are turning to the far-right

The far-right here and elsewhere in Europe attracts an increasing number of young people, particularly men. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ls5TleJ

Harry and Meghan cheer from stands at Invictus Games in Canada

The couple watched from the stands, cheering and clapping for the UK's team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4m9Mvsx

All 10 onboard Alaska plane confirmed dead in crash

Officials say it's too soon to say what caused the plane to come down on Alaska's west coast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ytnqUFB

Dozens killed in bus crash in southern Mexico

The bus operator says 48 people had been travelling on the Cancun to Tabasco bus service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nP4i3ma

Tourists flee and homes break apart in Santorini, but resilient locals remain

People started evacuating the island as it was shook by tremors - but not everyone is fleeing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tg1qCrf

Stranded astronaut says being stuck in space ‘an opportunity’

Suni Williams said she still pinches herself seeing the view from the International Space Station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vtsdlPf

Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves immigrant community on edge

Among the dead in Sweden's first school shooting were Syrians and Bosnians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fnVQDXO

Argentina canal turns bright red, alarming residents

Pictures and videos show the intensely coloured water flowing into an estuary, the Rio de la Plata. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cygVOoH

Scams, casinos and high-rises: The BBC visits a bizarre city in a war zone

A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CdrN3bR

Johannesburg's revival: From crime hub to comeback city

Johannesburg is known as a dangerous city, but some people are working to change that reputation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0FijclR

India looks on nervously as Trump wields tariff threat

Delhi hopes tariff cuts have put it ahead of the game - but will that satisfy Trump, or is trade action still on the table? from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHxBugZ

Guillain-Barre syndrome: India faces outbreak of creeping paralysis

GBS is a rare disorder where the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing paralysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZfDIGls

BBC joins Gazan girl, 2, on leg of trip to Jordan for life-saving treatment

Two-year-old Habiba al-Askari needs advanced medical treatment for a rare disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jv3iLey

'Genocide against Greenland': The country's dark history - and does it want Trump?

The US president's talk about taking control has come at a time when many on the island are already considering their future from BBC News https://ift.tt/dvgPG4s

Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country amid US threats to retake control of the Panama Canal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/axSf8Kw

Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?

The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yqoi0UQ

Four dead in Russian strike on Kursk school, Ukraine says

The Ukrainian army said four people were killed and dozens injured in the Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L3qz9br