Watch: A busy campaign day for party leaders

Political party leaders were out and about, campaigning around the country on Thursday.

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Israel extends control of Gaza's entire land border

An Egyptian source denies that tunnels used by Hamas still exist on the country's border with Gaza.

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Labour suspends MP Russell-Moyle over complaint

The Brighton Kemptown MP says he will be "exonerated" but has been told he can not stand as a Labour candidate.

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A simple guide to the Angela Rayner house row

Labour's deputy leader has been embroiled in a row over her living arrangements before she was an MP.

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Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people

The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

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Tories pledge 'Triple Lock Plus' pension allowance

The Conservatives pledge to raise the tax-free pension allowance by at least 2.5% a year if they win the election.

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More than 120 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”.

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Nicki Minaj apologises for postponed Manchester show

The rapper reschedules her Manchester show following her arrest in the Netherlands.

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Cynthia voted for Nelson Mandela. Now she's abandoning his successors

The ruling ANC party has not delivered the change in South Africa that some had hoped for.

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British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after fall from horse

British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after falling from her horse at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon.

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Manchester City celebrate title win with parade

Pep Guardiola's side celebrate a record fourth straight Premier League title with fans in Manchester.

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Sunak attacks Welsh government on campaign visit

On a visit to Barry the PM attacks Labour on motorists and NHS, but runs into trouble on football.

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Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue.

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Pledges delayed and some early slip-ups: Sunak's first days on the campaign trail

As is often the case in political campaigns, things don’t always stick to the script.

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MRKH: 'None of us are prepared for this diagnosis'

Race Across the World's Betty opened up about Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser, which affects one in 5,000 women.

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Macron halts reform that sparked island 'insurrection'

He says local leaders should engage in dialogue to find a new deal for the archipelago's future.

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Football regulator top transfer target for Labour

Labour sees the beautiful game as key to winning back areas like Scunthorpe from the Conservatives.

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Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

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How dangerous are XL bullies and how does the ban work?

Rules restricting ownership of American XL bully dogs are in force in England, Wales and Scotland.

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Billie Eilish says she cried after first performance of tracks from new album

Hit Me Hard and Soft came out on Friday to rave reviews and the singer says it's her favourite work.

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Timelapse captures Baltimore bridge wreckage removal

Footage recorded over weeks depicts the massive clearing effort and the moment cargo ship Dali was moved.

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Gaelic schools thrive while native language declines

While Gaelic schools become more popular the census indicates the number of native speakers is falling.

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Children plot Chelsea Flower Show takeover

This year's event includes junior judges and a "no adults allowed" garden designed by children.

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Slovakia PM attacker 'may not have been lone wolf'

Investigators are probing whether the suspect was part of a group who "incited and supported each other”, a minister says.

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Baby Reindeer 'a big problem' for Netflix and Gadd - Morgan

Journalist Piers Morgan says there are issues to be addressed by the programme makers.

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CCTV appears to show Diddy beating girlfriend in hotel

The clip seems to show an attack described in Casandra Ventura's lawsuit against the rapper last year.

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Fury shoves Usyk at weigh-in for super-fight

Tyson Fury was over 30lb heavier than Oleksandr Usyk in the weigh-in before their undisputed heavyweight fight on Saturday.

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CA School District Settles With Christian Teacher After Allegedly Firing Her Over Trans Policy

A California school district has agreed to pay a former teacher more than $300,000 after allegedly firing her for refusing to use preferred pronouns or hide students' gender identities from their parents.  

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Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisation

Indian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power.

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Video shows destruction after deadly Texas storms

Shattered windows in high-rise buildings and fallen trees were visible around Houston after severe weather.

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Algerian man found alive in cellar after 26 years

Officials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner.

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Dolly Parton says she has Welsh ancestry

Dolly Parton has traced her ancestry to the Welsh valleys for a TV show, according to reports.

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France reels after double prison guard killing

Many are pointing to the ultra-violence that has become hallmark of the country's drugs underworld.

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Harry and Meghan's charity back in good standing

US charity authorities say Archewell's registration is in order after a warning notice.

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Fury & Usyk should 'speak out' on Saudi human rights

Amnesty International urges Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk to speak out about the need for 'urgent' human rights reform in Saudi Arabia.

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I want to enjoy this week as much as possible - Hayes

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes wants to "enjoy this week as much as possible" as she prepares to bid farewell to the club.

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Welsh man loses battle over parking ticket issued in English

A man loses his case against a parking company after he refused to pay a fine issued in English.

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Mother and son jailed over XL bully attack on boy

The dog caused the boy "catastrophic and life changing injuries", a court is told.

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Dissident filmmaker flees Iran after jail sentence

Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced over his new film, which is to be premiered at the Cannes festival.

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Eurovision winner explains how they broke trophy

Returning from the contest, Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich Airport.

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'So bad' - is this Man Utd team really 'one of the worst ever'?

The stormy weather at Old Trafford on Sunday provided a metaphor for Manchester United's season as they suffered their 14th league defeat of the season at home to Arsenal.

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Putin set to replace defence minister Shoigu

Sergei Shoigu, a long-standing ally of the president, has played a key role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Celtic not 'perfect' but 'in touching distance' of title

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says his side are in "touching distance" of the title despite their season being far from "perfect".

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'I Have to Save the Baby': Hero Selflessly Goes Into Raging Inferno to Save 11-Month-Old's Life

An Ohio man is being hailed a hero after risking his life to save a baby trapped inside a burning home.

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England's Gill, 17, breaks 45-year-old 800m record

Hertfordshire 17-year-old Phoebe Gill moves to joint second in this year's women's world 800m rankings by clocking a sensational 1:57.86 in Belfast.

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GB's Neita wins 100m at Doha Diamond League

Britain's Daryll Neita beats American Tamari Davis to claim victory in the women's 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Doha.

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Leverkusen go 49 unbeaten and make Europa League final

Bayer Leverkusen set a new European unbeaten record of 49 games by securing a late draw with Roma to reach the Europa League final.

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No Interest to Cut Rates…(Yet)

And, Chris Mason speaks to Tory defector Natalie Elphicke

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Watch: Prince William plays volleyball on Newquay beach

The Prince of Wales is visiting a beach in Cornwall to meet members of local lifesaving clubs.

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'I thought they hated me' - Lyon on Ashes, Lancashire and Bazball

Nathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too.

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Sword murder accused 'attacked boy from behind'

Marcus Arduini Monzo allegedly ran up behind Daniel Anjorin and slashed him in the neck and chest.

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US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft

The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS.

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Ole Miss Students Drown Out Anti-Israel Protesters By Singing 'Star-Spangled Banner'

A group of students at the University of Mississippi belted out “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a protest this week, drowning out the voices of anti-Israel agitators on the Ole Miss campus.

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Watch moment US pastor survives shooting attempt during sermon

Pennsylvania pastor Glenn Germany escaped injury when gunman's firearm failed to discharge.

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We need to normalise death and dying, says carer

Abi Jenkins, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people.

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Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo

The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style.

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Racist abuse won't put new Derry mayor off job

Lilian Seenoi-Barr says racist abuse has made her more determined to represent Derry and Strabane as mayor.

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Kuenssberg: Are Tories resigned to electoral fate under Sunak?

Tory MPs are in no mood to oust Rishi Sunak despite local results pointing to general election defeat.

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Mexico authorities find three bodies in search for tourists

Bodies are found in the search for two missing Australian brothers and an American.

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Tampa Church Baptizes Nearly 1,000 People On the Beach: 'There is A Wave of Revival Coming'

Massive water baptisms are becoming a marker of how God is moving mightily among churches across the country. Grace Family Church in Tampa, Florida is the latest example as nearly 1,000 men, women, and children were baptized at Fort De Soto Beach recently. 

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Tribute paid to man whose torso was found in woods

Stuart Everett's remains were found at a nature reserve and two men were later charged with his murder.

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Photos of original 1939 Sutton Hoo dig go on show

The images are the original snaps taken by two women who visited the Sutton Hoo site during the dig.

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Ex-Met PC jailed for multiple counts of rape

Cliff Mitchell's victims described him as "the devil" and "a pathetic excuse of a man".

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Civil servants mount court challenge over Rwanda law

The government argues the Act, passed last week, does not breach the law or the civil service code.

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Listen: Is the Rwanda scheme driving migrants to Ireland?

And, US student protests escalate over Gaza

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'Chaos': Hainault attack witnesses describe attack horror

How panic and violence erupted during the morning rush hour in a residential area of north-east London.

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