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Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The $6bn package includes air defence munitions but not the missile systems Ukraine says it badly needs.

At last some cautious optimism after the royal gloom
Buckingham Palace has broken the long silence over the King's health with some positive messages.

BBC returns to beach where five migrants died
Andrew Harding saw migrants board an overcrowded boat in Wimereux, northern France, on Tuesday.

British man injured in Tobago shark attack
The 64-year-old was 10 metres off the shore when he was attacked by a bull shark, a local official says.

'I had no idea my son's body was buried in the garden'
Yvonne Valentine sat having a Christmas drink with her son's partner, unaware she had killed him.

The explosions of colour that painted a Glasgow estate
Sony’s 2006 “Paint” advert is widely considered one of the most ambitious in history - but how was it made?

ITV host receiving care after becoming unwell live on air
Rageh Omaar, 56, was hosting the News at Ten when he appeared to struggle to read the bulletins.

Why Antarctic wildlife is being ‘sunburnt’
A wildfire-fuelled ozone hole leaves Antarctic wildlife exposed to potentially damaging levels of UV.

Oil tanker damaged in Houthi missile strike
The Yemeni rebel group says its latest attack targeted the Andromeda Star.

Four arrested over people smuggling Facebook ads
It is alleged the group was involved in advertising small boat crossings into the UK.

Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches
John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death.

Iraqi TikTok star Om Fahad shot dead in Baghdad
The government says a specialist team is looking into the death of the well-known influencer.

Pelosi urges Gaza campus protesters to target Hamas
The Biden ally says outrage about the situation in Gaza is justified but protesters should condemn Hamas too.

The Papers: 'Return of the King' and 'teacher shortage crisis'
The King's return to public duties, a report on the lack of teachers in schools, and chicken 'megafarms' lead the papers.

Will winning a confidence vote be enough to save Yousaf?
The future of Scotland's first minister is far from secure after a week of turmoil.

'I felt like a freak because I didn't want children'
Caroline Mitchell said the "cultural expectation" to have children has often made her feel excluded.

Dancing, Daleks and Saharan Dust: Photos of the week
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Curtice: What could the local elections mean for the general election?
The polls are the last big test of the Westminster government's popularity before the next election.

See how Gaza campus protests spread across the US
What started a week ago at Columbia University has led to hundreds of arrests at multiple college campuses.

Indian students have died in the US – the community wants answers
A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.

'We're not less athletic because we wear sparkles'
South London team Unity Allstars Black compete for the "three-peat" in Florida's cheerleading

Trump insiders on the stand at the hush-money trial
The BBC's Nada Tawfik on what the court heard from close Donald Trump allies, including his former assistant.

Taylor Swift hits number one and breaks records
The star's latest album tops the UK charts after a week in which she clocked up a number of firsts.

Why is the US going after TikTok?
The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app.

See images of the Pink Moon spotted across the US
While the moon doesn't look particularly pink, it's named after pink flowers called wild ground phlox.

Emma Stone wants people to use her real first name
Emma chose the name change because Emily Stone - her real name - was taken by another actor.

Hard to comprehend school stabbing, teachers say
Teachers Fiona Elias, Liz Hopkin and a pupil were injured at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford.

Leicester promoted to Premier League after Leeds lose
Leicester City are promoted back to the Premier League after Leeds United are beaten at Queens Parks Rangers.

Liverpool agree £9.4m Slot deal with Feyenoord
Liverpool agree a £9.4m deal with Feyenoord to allow Arne Slot to become the new Reds manager, succeeding Jurgen Klopp.

'Different' England can 'dial up' for Grand Slam
England face France in Bordeaux on Saturday in a third Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider in a row.

Bairstow century leads Punjab to record T20 run-chase
Jonny Bairstow's astonishing 108 from 48 balls leads Punjab Kings to the highest-ever successful T20 run-chase.

Farrell clinches win over Bath as Saracens go second
Saracens move into second in the Premiership with a 15-12 victory over Bath.

'Disgusted' Milkins throws cue after missed red
Robert Milkins throws his cue to the ground in disgust after missing a red during his World Snooker Championship second-round match against David Gilbert.

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What on earth is going on with Scottish politics?
Humza Yousaf says he won’t resign ahead of a confidence vote

Paris Olympics 2024: The make or break year for the Games?
What Parisians think about the event and the legacy it could leave

Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.

How much is the state pension worth now?
Payments to pensioners have risen by 8.5% following the government's "triple lock" pledge.

What to do if you are in debt and need help
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?

Can my landlord put up my rent, keep my deposit or evict me?
UK renters have seen increases of 10% and two million are behind or struggling to pay.

How much are prices rising for you? Try our calculator
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.

How do interest rates affect me?
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.

MP hits out at 'spoilt middle-class climate clowns'
A Cumbrian MP's office is plastered in posters by Just Stop Oil protesters, leading to arrests.

TUV distances itself from migrant drowning remarks
Reform UK's Ben Habib had suggested some travelling in small boats should be left to drown.

Will winning a confidence vote be enough to save Yousaf?
The future of Scotland's first minister is far from secure after a week of turmoil.

Cider giant chops down orchard to sell land
The UK's largest cider blames a drop in demand on its decision to uproot thousands of trees.

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Hamas receives latest Israeli proposal amid efforts to revive Gaza talks
Hamas says it is 'open to any ideas' but sticks to its demand that a deal must permanently end the Gaza war.

Columbia University’s Shafik rebuked over Gaza crackdown but avoids censure
University oversight panel says president undermined academic freedom by allowing New York police break up Gaza protest.

US returns ancient artefacts looted from Cambodia, Indonesia
New York district attorney accuses two prominent art dealers of the illegal trafficking of antiquities worth $3m.

Jobless engineers, MBAs: The hidden army of Indian election ‘consultants’
These ‘politically neutral problem solvers’ do short stints in political campaigns and are valued for their data skills.

Generation gap: What student protests say about US politics, Israel support
Experts say growing protest movement on university campuses could help shift US policy on Israel in the long term.

Key takeaways from fourth day of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial
Former National Enquirer publisher faces grilling from Trump defence team as first full week of US testimony wraps up.

Kenya flooding death toll climbs to 70 since March
More than 120,000 people have been displaced, Kenyan government says, with 22 others injured and eight reported missing.

Baby girl rescued from mother’s womb dies
The baby girl who was rescued from her dead mother’s womb after an Israeli air strike in Rafah has died.

Australian students join protests for Palestine
Students from universities in Australia are joining their American peers in protests for Palestine

Arming genocide? New report documents use of US arms in Israeli war crimes
This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill talks to the authors of a new scathing report on US arms sales to Israel.

Qatar pledges $3m to Ukrainian human rights body
Funds aim to provide support for children, others affected by armed conflict in Ukraine, Qatari foreign ministry says.

UN warns of possible imminent attack on city in Sudan’s North Darfur
Attack on al-Fashir would have 'devastating consequences' for civilians in area already on brink of famine, UN says.

Israeli pressure delayed Freedom Flotilla’s departure for Gaza: Organisers
Organisers say the initiative aims to challenge Israel's 17-year-old blockade and put an end to the ongoing 'genocide'.

‘Happened very fast’: At least 10 killed, 13 injured in Brazil fire
Forensic experts in Porto Alegre are working to determine the cause of the blaze and identify the victims.

Scottish First Minister Yousaf promises to fight no-confidence vote
SNP leader says 'confident' to win vote as pressure builds following decision to end coalition deal with the Greens.

Are US campus protests against Israel’s war on Gaza going global?
From France to Australia, students are part of pro-Palestine protests as Columbia students continue encampments.

Ecuador spat: Trotsky to the shah, Mexico’s long history as home to exiles
Mexico has a tradition of granting asylum, but experts see political motive behind offers made under Lopez Obrador.

Gaza baby girl saved from dead mother’s womb dies in incubator
Sabreen al-Rouh Jouda dies just days after her mother, father and sister were killed in Israel attack on Rafah.

Are colleges obstructing free speech for pro-Palestinian student activists?
Marc Lamont Hill discusses student activism for Palestine with Columbia University student organiser Maryam Alwan.

The hostility Syrian refugees contend with in Lebanon
Facing hate speech and violence, who - and where - you are can make all the difference for Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

India votes in Phase 2 of mammoth election as Modi raises campaign pitch
Modi pricks challengers by focusing on hot-button issues such as religious discrimination, affirmative action and taxes.

Head of Vietnam’s parliament resigns amid corruption crackdown
The top lawmaker in Vietnam has been forced to step down as the country's anticorruption drive gathers pace.

How a ragtag army defended Bosnia and Herzegovina against two aggressors
ARBIH, formed in April 1992, managed against all odds to successfully defend the country's sovereignty.

Witness testimony continues in Trump’s New York hush money trial
Defence continues cross-examination of tabloid publisher David Pecker as ex-US president's historic trial continues.

With eyes on US college campuses, students stress: ‘Gaza is why we’re here’
Students say growing protests on US university campuses are part of a 'fight against genocide' in the Gaza Strip.

Global Times

Manila's maritime zones bill harms national interests, violates Constitution, says former Philippine presidential spokesman

China raises flood emergency response in Guangdong as heavy rainfall continues

China releases world's first high-precision geological map of moon

We want peace, prosperity with China, not a war: former Philippine intelligence director

There remains significant growth potential in China's real estate sector

China repatriates 680 gambling, fraud suspects from Cambodia

'Debt mountain' hype about China's local debt full of biased and flawed logic

Gen-Z Chinese, American players gain friendship in table tennis matches, add a vivid chapter to 'Ping-Pong Diplomacy'

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Businesses embrace opportunities for innovation at Canton Fair as China pursues new quality productive forces despite Western protectionism

China's newly added social financing still at historical high level in Q1: official

American Gen-Zers embrace, promote friendship with Chinese counterparts

China refutes US 'debt trap' accusations, saying international creditors account for big chunk of developing countries' debts

China's youth unemployment rate remains flat in March at 15.3%

Yuan's share hits record high in global payments in March: SWIFT

China-US 4th meetings of economic and financial working groups signal 'steady, phased progress' in stabilizing ties

China, Slovenia eye closer cooperation in sustainability, innovation amid deputy PM's China visit: business council

Foreign banks raise China's 2024 GDP growth outlook after impressive Q1

China's CPI expected to moderately rebound in coming months: NBS official

Why the economic field has become a prominent battlefield for Western cognitive warfare against China

Issuance of panda bonds in China hitting 66 billion yuan so far this year, up 128%

Chinese vlogger banned for fabricating story of student losing homework in Paris

China releases 10 typical anti-spy cases in past decade to welcome national security education day

China's domestically developed mega reusable rocket engine completes ground ignition tests, setting new records

Unrealistic for Philippines to encourage Chinese investment while provoke China, hype China threat with US, Japan: experts

US sends senior diplomats to China after elevating defense ties with Japan, Philippines

Yiwu's exports boom ahead of Paris Olympics as nation's foreign trade shows resilience

China-EU GI agreement fosters greater stability in bilateral economic ties: industry group

China hopes to work with Japan, S.Korea to create conditions for trilateral leaders' meeting: FM spokesperson

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Modi urges to urgently address 'prolonged situation' on borders with China

Ma returns to Taiwan; calls to recognize historical connections

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China targets trillions in investment with equipment, appliance renewals

China's healthcare authority refutes hypes of 'dropout wave' in medical insurance

Mutual visa exemption between China, Georgia to promote bilateral cooperation with surge in tourism

Chinese embassy slams Canadian PM's accusation on Chinese interference in Canadian elections

GT exclusive: Former Philippine president Duterte warns Manila to turn back from detrimental path, resolve disputes through dialogue

Guangdong remains only province to record over 1 million births for four consecutive years: official data

China's economic ties with Africa growing stronger: MOFCOM

Biden-Kishida summit faces backlash in Japan for potential defense cooperation upgrade

China's top legislator to visit N. Korea, strengthen traditional friendship

GraphicAnalysis: China's economic growth to sustain on the back of favorable conditions

EU's probe into Chinese wind turbines suggests trade protectionism, economic coercion: CCCEU

GT exclusive: A close-up look at ASEAN's discontent with external countries' manipulation of S.China Sea issue

GT exclusive: Filipino fishermen show no interest in govt-initiated 'militia' plan, call for peace and friendship

Sweden's reported expelling of Chinese citizen 'politically driven, affects people-to-people exchanges'

Chinese Embassy lashes out at US over harassing Chinese citizens at border

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Germany's Scholz embraces TikTok, 'to connect with a younger audience'