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 | Iraq's shopping centre fire leaves 61 dead, many missing Videos on social media appear to show a number of people on the roof during the fire in the city of Kut. Source: © BBC News |
 | Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three Israel says it regrets any harm to a religious site or uninvolved civilians after a shell hits the Catholic Church of the Holy Family. Source: © BBC News |
 | Tomorrowland organisers say festival will go ahead after fire destroys main stage Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions". Source: © BBC News |
 | Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria. Source: © BBC News |
 | Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials. Source: © BBC News |
 | Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by US justice department It is not clear why Maurene Comey was removed from her job at the elite justice department office in Manhattan. Source: © BBC News |
 | Ariana Grande says she's not abandoning music for film The US singer insists there's still room for music after being cast in another film this week. Source: © BBC News |
 | US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus Israel says it is "working to save our Druze brothers", but Syria accuses it of "treacherous aggression". Source: © BBC News |
 | At least 20 killed in crush at US-backed GHF aid site in Gaza For the first time, the Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation confirms deaths at one of its sites. Source: © BBC News |
 | Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor. Source: © BBC News |
 | Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre President Zelensky called the strike in Dobropillia "horrific", accusing Russia of "trying to take as many lives as possible". Source: © BBC News |
 | 'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola to change key US ingredient Coca-Cola said they "appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm", without confirming they plan to make the tweak. Source: © BBC News |
 | Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in Indian cave There is little clarity on how they came to be in a forest infested with snakes and wild animals. Source: © BBC News |
 | Three jailed over murder of Swedish hip-hop star in car park The hip-hop star's killing has been linked to a local gangland conflict. Source: © BBC News |
 | Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat Taiwan's capital is holding one of its largest ever civil defence exercises. Source: © BBC News |
 | Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria? A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'Sparring in space' – BBC gains rare access to US base tracking global missile strikes From their base in Colorado, Space Force units track missiles fired anywhere in the world. Source: © BBC News |
 | Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt? Prime Minister François Bayrou has angered MPs with a bid to cut two public holidays to rescue the country's finances. Source: © BBC News |
 | Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations. Source: © BBC News |
 | Risky strategy for Trump as he escalates Epstein row with loyal supporters In defending how his administration is handling supposed files on Jeffrey Epstein, he says "some stupid Republicans" fell for a hoax. Source: © BBC News |
 | Canada's PM wants to fast-track 'nation building' - but can he? Indigenous communities have launched a legal challenge against a federal law that would fast-track resource development projects. Source: © BBC News |
 | Why is South Korea retrying a spy chief who assassinated a president? Hearings began Wednesday in a retrial of Kim Jae-gyu, who was executed for killing Park Chung-hee. Source: © BBC News |
 | How Trump woke me up for surprise interview - and the key takeaways The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side. Source: © BBC News |
 | Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Putin Kyiv's mayor is among those asking why there has to be a delay to introducing new tariffs as the fighting continues. Source: © BBC News |
 | As theories swirl about Air India crash, key details remain unknown Experts have raised questions about information not included in the preliminary report, writes Theo Leggett. Source: © BBC News |
 | Watch: How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including near the presidential palace and on the defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus. Source: © BBC News |
 | Watch: 'She took me back' - Obamas joke about divorce rumours The former US president appeared on the IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast and video show. Source: © BBC News |
 | Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground The eruption near the capital Reykjavik is the 12th volcanic eruption in the country since 2021. Source: © BBC News |
 | The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia Police say they will not stop searching for Peter Falconio's remains, after the man convicted of his murder died. Source: © BBC News |
 | Watch: Flash flooding sweeps through New York City subways Passengers have been stranded in subways and cars submerged on roads after floods hit part of the US. Source: © BBC News |
 | Watch: How do you get a phone call with the president? The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue shares the story behind his exclusive telephone interview with Donald Trump. Source: © BBC News |