South Africa president faces up to poor poll result
President Ramaphosa says the result was a victory for democracy, but the ANC lost its majority for the first time.
Police officer injured in Mannheim stabbing dies
The 29-year-old was one of six people to be wounded by the attacker, who was detained at the scene.
Donald Trump says hush-money trial ‘very hard’ on wife Melania
The former president says he is "okay" with the possibility of being jailed after his New York conviction.
US expects Israel will accept Gaza ceasefire plan if Hamas does
The White House believes Hamas has been weakened to a point that it cannot repeat the 7 October attack.
One dead, dozens injured in Ohio mass shooting
At least 25 people have been shot in the US city of Akron, police say.
Sri Lanka monsoon floods kill seven people
Supplies of electricity have been cut off in several areas and schools ordered to remain shut.
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch marries for fifth time
The 93-year-old tied the knot with his new wife Elena Zhukova in a ceremony at his Californian vineyard.
Mbappe signs Real Madrid deal
Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid on a free transfer from Paris St-Germain when the La Liga transfer window opens on 1 July.
Can South Africa’s ANC reinvent itself after dismal election result?
The ANC has dominated South Africa for the past 30 years but now it has to look to the future.
Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining summit
Both countries are trying to dissuade others from attending the upcoming event, Ukraine's president says.
China probe lands on moon’s far side in first-ever sample retrieval mission
This is China’s second descent on the far side of the moon, where no other country has reached.
Chicago students stage walkout protest for Gaza
Students at the University of Chicago have walked out their graduation ceremony in protest against Israel’s war on Gaza.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 828
As the war enters its 828th day, these are the main developments.
Heatstroke kills 33 polling staff in a state on last day of India election
While several people have died during the intense heatwave, dozens dying in one day marks an especially grim toll.
Israeli far-right ministers threaten to resign over Gaza ceasefire proposal – BBC.com
- Israeli far-right ministers threaten to resign over Gaza ceasefire proposal BBC.com
- Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure at home after Biden's Gaza proposal The Associated Press
- Herzog thanks Biden for speech, says will give Netanyahu 'full support' for hostage deal The Times of Israel
- Israeli ministers threaten to resign over cease-fire proposal The Hill
- Israel confirms Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal proposal details laid out by Biden Axios
Trump’s White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC
Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail.
Israeli ministers threaten to quit over ceasefire plan
Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir say they are opposed to striking any deal before Hamas is destroyed.
Funding for project on Barbados’ oldest sheet music
The manuscript is the world’s oldest surviving music from the Caribbean island.
How Israel’s raids on Jenin only fuel Palestinian resistance
Israeli operations in the West Bank city lead to casualties, displacement and popular anger.
China’s defence chief repeats threat of force against Taiwanese independence – The Guardian
- China’s defence chief repeats threat of force against Taiwanese independence The Guardian
- Those who back Taiwan independence face ‘self-destruction,’ China’s new defense minister warns in combative summit speech CNN
- China Defense Chief Swipes at US at His First Global Forum Bloomberg
- China's defense chief warns those seeking to separate Taiwan from China face 'self-destruction' CNBC
- China hits out at 'aggressive' Taiwan for military build-up Financial Times