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Iranian activist tells BBC how fear of war restarting intensifies trauma of repression
A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.
Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified
A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.
Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.
His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the body
The UN human rights office condemns incident as "'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the West Bank.
How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout
Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the holiday sunbed scramble.
Trump touts 'American Flag Blue' paint job on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The renovation of the Washington DC monument is one of President Trump's efforts to beautify the capital ahead of the nation's 250th birthday.
Angela Rayner calls blocking Andy Burnham’s return to parliament a mistake as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer – as it happened
Catherine West issues ultimatum for PM as ex-minister Josh Simons joins calls for prime minister to quitAt the start of her programme Laura Kuenssberg addressed Catherine West and…
Beatles' early years drama starts filming in Germany
Six-part drama Hamburg Days charts the band's early era with members Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best.
Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'
The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.
Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka
The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.
Indian model's understated Met Gala debut revives debate on cultural representation
Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.
Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.
Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years
The boost marks a major turnaround for Canada after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.
Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.
Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup
The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Greece conducts controlled blast of mystery naval drone explosives
The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.
Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different
The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.
I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
Putin says Russia will prevail at scaled-down Victory Day parade – video
Russia held its smallest Victory Day parade in years on Saturday due to security concerns over Ukraine drone strikes. The parade on Red Square marks the Soviet Union's victory ove…
Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.
Japanese council votes to remove unconscious mayor
Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February.