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BBC News - World
Putin denounces Nato at scaled-back Victory Day parade -- The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
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Australia's right-wing One Nation party scores historic parliamentary win -- One Nation gains its first seat in the lower house, in a by-election seen as a key test for the populist party.7 hours ago
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.3 hours ago
Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure' -- Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.16 hours ago
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.5 hours ago
WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents ahead of arrival of virus-hit cruise ship -- "This is not another Covid," Tedros Ghebreyesus tells islanders before MV Hondius docks on Sunday.7 hours ago
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.3 hours ago
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.1 hour ago
Person killed after being hit by plane on runway at Denver airport -- The unidentified individual had jumped a perimeter fence two minutes before being struck by the airliner.3 hours ago
International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools -- A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.1 day ago
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.9 hours ago
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.4 hours ago
Return of IS-linked families sparks debate in terror-traumatised Australia -- Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they're in danger.1 day ago
Move over matcha. Hojicha is coming to a cafe near you -- From lattes to ice-cream, the Japanese tea is popping up more and more on menus across the UK.16 hours ago
Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs -- From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.22 hours ago
From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari becomes West Bengal chief minister -- A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal's next chief minister.13 hours ago
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.9 hours ago
Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners -- Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War.1 day ago
Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupts -- Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.1 day ago
Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump over Iran war -- Leo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardline immigration policies.2 days ago
Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win -- Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.2 days ago
Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39 -- Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.1 hour ago