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Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza war

It would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF forces from populated areas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LQTSIru

French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YZdhJ40

Watch: A busy campaign day for party leaders

Political party leaders were out and about, campaigning around the country on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tdqlE83

Model sues over Cannes red carpet 'assault'

Sawa Pontyjska is one of several film festival guests filmed in encounters with a security guard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wbFGT28

Israel extends control of Gaza's entire land border

An Egyptian source denies that tunnels used by Hamas still exist on the country's border with Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yjwgLTW

Labour suspends MP Russell-Moyle over complaint

The Brighton Kemptown MP says he will be "exonerated" but has been told he can not stand as a Labour candidate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/83yXaWM

A simple guide to the Angela Rayner house row

Labour's deputy leader has been embroiled in a row over her living arrangements before she was an MP. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7yxZlI0

Search for meteor fragments after bright fireball

People around Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter are being asked to look out for "dark shiny rocks". from BBC News https://ift.tt/LNHOMw7

Tories pledge 'Triple Lock Plus' pension allowance

The Conservatives pledge to raise the tax-free pension allowance by at least 2.5% a year if they win the election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rBnqHQG

More than 120 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z9r3cqB

Nicki Minaj apologises for postponed Manchester show

The rapper reschedules her Manchester show following her arrest in the Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cPiv3M0

Cynthia voted for Nelson Mandela. Now she's abandoning his successors

The ruling ANC party has not delivered the change in South Africa that some had hoped for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Y5cBg2

British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after fall from horse

British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after falling from her horse at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xhsey69

Manchester City celebrate title win with parade

Pep Guardiola's side celebrate a record fourth straight Premier League title with fans in Manchester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/reF6KAS

Clive Myrie: ‘Mass shootings undermined my love for the US’

The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/29a5gqS

Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FRILdrq

Scotland central to Labour mission for government - Starmer

The Labour leader outlined his vision at a Scottish campaign launch event in Glasgow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mXF4ouS

McCartney roasts Springsteen at Ivor Awards

The star mocks his friend, as he presents him with a prestigious lifetime achievement award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fhHPrQp

Boy died of sepsis after important GP note missed

A nine-year-old boy died from sepsis after doctors and nurses missed a "significant" GP note. from BBC News https://ift.tt/naCpjJ6

Macron halts reform that sparked island 'insurrection'

He says local leaders should engage in dialogue to find a new deal for the archipelago's future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e4RnWQT

Smoking ban bill set to be shelved due to election

Rishi Sunak's flagship ban on smoking for people born after 2009 runs out of time to pass into law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cUzyp47

Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SAPOdKt

Scheffler arrest to be reviewed by Louisville police

Louisville police will investigate if policies were correctly followed in the arrest of world number one Scottie Scheffler at the US PGA Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dQocfK9

Armies of young insurgents are changing the course of a forgotten war

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spent a month with revolutionary forces at jungle bases and on front lines in Myanmar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QFhBrga

My feet and hands were amputated after sepsis , MP says

Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance of survival after being rushed to hospital in September. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x7yQhHk

Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one season

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino leaves the club after one season at Stamford Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ebkxWtn

Children plot Chelsea Flower Show takeover

This year's event includes junior judges and a "no adults allowed" garden designed by children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uyjlP6S

Slovakia PM attacker 'may not have been lone wolf'

Investigators are probing whether the suspect was part of a group who "incited and supported each other”, a minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h3fCYBZ

Baby Reindeer 'a big problem' for Netflix and Gadd - Morgan

Journalist Piers Morgan says there are issues to be addressed by the programme makers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D4KguYr

Inquiry report into biggest-ever NHS disaster due

More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the infected blood scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5efosib

Doctor Who fans knit scarf 'longer than Clifton bridge'

People posted knitted scarves from across the country to add to the project celebrating the Doctor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U0rqfTB

Fury shoves Usyk at weigh-in for super-fight

Tyson Fury was over 30lb heavier than Oleksandr Usyk in the weigh-in before their undisputed heavyweight fight on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AkwQLOU

Video shows destruction after deadly Texas storms

Shattered windows in high-rise buildings and fallen trees were visible around Houston after severe weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bPWFzNJ

Super Bowl star criticised for saying women are 'homemakers'

Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker faces backlash for remarks on women and abortion during university speech. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vyYZx7e

Video shows moment mum was flung from funfair ride

Three men are prosecuted after Khadra Ali was left with "life-changing" injuries from the incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ngxq956

Harry and Meghan's charity back in good standing

US charity authorities say Archewell's registration is in order after a warning notice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xi5vCpJ

I want to enjoy this week as much as possible - Hayes

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes wants to "enjoy this week as much as possible" as she prepares to bid farewell to the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cpdGzYZ

Dissident filmmaker flees Iran after jail sentence

Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced over his new film, which is to be premiered at the Cannes festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hgRf5uT

Eurovision winner explains how they broke trophy

Returning from the contest, Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich Airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xm0iOS9

'So bad' - is this Man Utd team really 'one of the worst ever'?

The stormy weather at Old Trafford on Sunday provided a metaphor for Manchester United's season as they suffered their 14th league defeat of the season at home to Arsenal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8xQGVf

Putin set to replace defence minister Shoigu

Sergei Shoigu, a long-standing ally of the president, has played a key role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Om6vick

Celtic not 'perfect' but 'in touching distance' of title

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says his side are in "touching distance" of the title despite their season being far from "perfect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/FKLzach

Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill

Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4mR5iXU

England's Gill, 17, breaks 45-year-old 800m record

Hertfordshire 17-year-old Phoebe Gill moves to joint second in this year's women's world 800m rankings by clocking a sensational 1:57.86 in Belfast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LhYruQ8

GB's Neita wins 100m at Doha Diamond League

Britain's Daryll Neita beats American Tamari Davis to claim victory in the women's 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Doha. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a40jGtB

Vunipola warned by RFU over Majorca arrest

England and Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola is issued with a formal warning by the RFU following his  arrest in Majorca. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G5WkvTi

Watch: Prince William plays volleyball on Newquay beach

The Prince of Wales is visiting a beach in Cornwall to meet members of local lifesaving clubs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CzhEMGj

McIlroy urges golf to learn from NI peace process

Rory McIlroy calls for the split world of professional golf to find "a compromise" that brings a sense of unity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mYcX1Of

'I thought they hated me' - Lyon on Ashes, Lancashire and Bazball

Nathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jS7zAGm

Could Israel & Hamas agree a ceasefire?

Plus, Rachel Reeves says the government is “gaslighting” Britain on economy from BBC News https://ift.tt/LPaf34d

'My mum Mama Cass didn't choke to death on a ham sandwich'

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Mama Cass Elliot's death, her daughter's memoir hopes to help people know the truth from BBC News https://ift.tt/kjKCh2Y

US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft

The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/83L1oc2

Watch moment US pastor survives shooting attempt during sermon

Pennsylvania pastor Glenn Germany escaped injury when gunman's firearm failed to discharge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pewda6q

We need to normalise death and dying, says carer

Abi Jenkins, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ng8UDfR

Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo

The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ojy6csh

Racist abuse won't put new Derry mayor off job

Lilian Seenoi-Barr says racist abuse has made her more determined to represent Derry and Strabane as mayor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DYnmGfv

Kuenssberg: Are Tories resigned to electoral fate under Sunak?

Tory MPs are in no mood to oust Rishi Sunak despite local results pointing to general election defeat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QebRoxd

How Sadiq Khan won over London for the third time

The Labour candidate clinched a third-successive term as mayor of London - but what next? from BBC News https://ift.tt/KLEQukj

Spain-Argentina row over drug-use accusation

A row breaks out after Spain's transport minister suggests Argentina's president has taken drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qglZwQD

Two further arrests after burglary shooting death

Derbyshire Police confirmed two further arrests were made in relation to the death of Marcus Smith. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VExOWT8

Tribute paid to man whose torso was found in woods

Stuart Everett's remains were found at a nature reserve and two men were later charged with his murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NT6lybe

Photos of original 1939 Sutton Hoo dig go on show

The images are the original snaps taken by two women who visited the Sutton Hoo site during the dig. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X7VSiRZ

Ex-Met PC jailed for multiple counts of rape

Cliff Mitchell's victims described him as "the devil" and "a pathetic excuse of a man". from BBC News https://ift.tt/9QxRWYh

17-year-old boy held on suspicion of attempted murder after school attack

Two adults and a child were injured in the attack at Birley Academy, Sheffield, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EicVaIw