India's Banu Mushtaq scripts history with International Booker win
20 May 2025 at 14:31
Mushtaq won the prize for the short story collection Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi.
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Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76
20 May 2025 at 14:15
He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76
20 May 2025 at 14:15
He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu
20 May 2025 at 11:32
The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.
UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts
20 May 2025 at 12:11
Israel agreed on Sunday to allow a "basic amount of food" to enter Gaza, where global experts have warned of a looming famine.
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defence system
20 May 2025 at 13:40
An initial sum of $25bn (£18.7bn) has been earmarked in a new budget bill, although the final cost is expected to be much higher.
Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region
20 May 2025 at 09:21
One couple died after being trapped by rising waters in a resort town; a third victim died in their car.
UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israel's settler movement Daniella Weiss
20 May 2025 at 09:00
The foreign secretary said the move "demonstrates our determination to hold extremist settlers to account".
Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'
20 May 2025 at 13:26
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".
Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity
20 May 2025 at 12:35
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventura as well as a male exotic dancer.
Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel
20 May 2025 at 13:03
The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.
Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity
20 May 2025 at 12:35
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventuar as well as a male exotic dancer.
Sudan rebels entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army says
20 May 2025 at 11:50
It is the latest sign of victory from the military who have made gains against the RSF since March.
Sudan rebels entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army says
20 May 2025 at 11:50
It is the latest sign of victory from the military who have made gains against the RSF since March.
Biden's cancer diagnosis raises fresh questions about his health in White House
20 May 2025 at 06:07
The news that he has "aggressive" prostate cancer has some medics asking why it was not detected sooner.
Watch: Fatal storms flood the south of France
20 May 2025 at 12:14
At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France.
EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu
20 May 2025 at 11:32
The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.
French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims
20 May 2025 at 11:08
Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.
Italy's Meloni ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump's war mediation plan
20 May 2025 at 11:13
For now the Holy See says the idea of even hosting talks is more a hope than a concrete plan.
French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims
20 May 2025 at 11:08
Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.
