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.
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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.
Iran's Khamenei doubts US nuclear talks will lead to agreement
20 May 2025 at 05:13
"We don't think it will lead to any outcome," the supreme leader warns, saying the US is making "outrageous" demands on uranium enrichment.
At least 38 killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza in half-hour period, medics say
20 May 2025 at 01:04
Fighter jets hit sites including a school in Gaza City, the Hamas-run civil defence agency says.
British surgeon's 'high anxiety' operating in Gaza
20 May 2025 at 10:12
Dr Rose has been describing life at Nassar Hospital in Gazan city of Khan Younis.
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".
French police launch prison hunt for mini Chinese-made phones
20 May 2025 at 05:55
The phones, no bigger than a cigarette-lighter, were being used to mastermind crimes from inside jail.
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Jeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as UK, France and Canada demand Israel end Gaza offensive
19 May 2025 at 23:03
France, the UK and Canada are among nations that have sharpened their criticism of Israel's ground offensive.
Seven Mexican youths shot dead at church festivity
20 May 2025 at 04:05
The young men were shot dead in Guanajuato, a state where rival cartels are vying for territory.
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.
French police launch prison hunt for mini Chinese-made phones
20 May 2025 at 05:55
The phones, no bigger than a cigarette-lighter, were being used to mastermind crimes from inside jail.
Spain clamps down on Airbnb as tourism backlash returns for summer
20 May 2025 at 05:48
The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.
India's 'Silicon Valley' flooded after heavy rains
20 May 2025 at 03:25
Three people have been killed in Bengaluru after the city received heavy rainfall from Sunday night.
Cancer touches us all, says Biden after outpouring of support
19 May 2025 at 17:06
The former US president has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office says.
