World | Latest News & Updates | BBC News (2024)

UK arms ban for Israel would help Hamas - CameronForeign Secretary David Cameron tells the BBC the UK should focus on getting humanitarian aid into Gaza.UK Politics
Crack in US-Israel alliance for first time in decadesPresident Biden's decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel has shaken the bedrock of a decades-old alliance.World
Hundreds flee Ukraine border area after Russia attackEvacuations are under way in the Kharkiv area as fighting continues after Friday's surprise incursions.Europe
Crack in US-Israel alliance for first time in decadesPresident Biden's decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel has shaken the bedrock of a decades-old alliance.World
Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision as UK comes 18thNemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song The Code.Europe
Children killed as bomb falls near Sudan hospital - MSFThe battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days.Africa
Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence billOpponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year.Europe
Israel orders more evacuations as Rafah fighting intensifiesThe Israeli military tells thousands of Palestinians to leave the city as it expands its military operation.Middle East
Man freed five days after South Africa building collapseThe worker pulled to safety is one of 42 people rescued from the building which collapsed on Monday.Africa

Israel-Gaza war

UN assembly urges Palestine membership after votePassing the resolution is seen as symbolic, as the US is likely to use its veto in the Security Council.Middle East
Israeli operation leaves Rafah's hospitals overwhelmedMore than a million people are at risk of being deprived of medical care in Gaza.Middle East
Netanyahu vows Hamas Rafah defeat despite US arms threatIsraeli leader says his country will "stand alone" and "fight with fingernails" if shipments are halted.Middle East
Israel heads to Eurovision final, despite protestsTwenty-year-old singer Eden Golan makes the final, despite being booed during dress rehearsals.Culture
Unrwa closes East Jerusalem compound after attacksThe head of the UN agency says the perimeter of its building was set fire to twice on Thursday.Middle East

Watch/Listen

Watch: Prince Harry plays sit-down volleyballThe duch*ess of Sussex cheered on her husband from the side of the court.Africa
Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children onlineBBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content.Technology
'So smart': Meghan praises Harry during Nigeria visitThe duch*ess of Sussex compliments the Duke as he speak about mental health at a school in Abuja.Africa

Features

The man who took on the coal industry to save a forest - and wonAlok Shukla has spent years fighting to protect a key Indian forest from mining companies.Asia
The escaped dissident still pursued decades on by ChinaYan Xiong escaped from China in 1992, but he and other dissidents are still being targeted by Beijing.Asia
Ghana, Nigeria and the quest for UK looted treasureArtefacts looted by the British in the colonial era are now back in Ghana and are on public view.Africa
Chainsaw vandals hack at trees to get better Sydney harbour viewHundreds of trees have recently been killed, conveniently exposing multi-million dollar views.Australia
Australia tries to stop a violence against women 'epidemic', starting with schoolsAs the nation reels from the Bondi Junction stabbings, what can be done to shift behaviour?Australia

Latest updates

Children killed as bomb falls near Sudan hospital - MSFThe battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days.Africa
UK investigates Hamas claim hostage killed in GazaBritish-Israeli Nadav Popplewell, 51, died of wounds sustained weeks ago, the Palestinian group claims.Middle East
Woman makes history in gruelling desert challengePhilippa Morris says she went from "complete isolation" to people congratulating her.Middle East
Israel orders more evacuations as Rafah fighting intensifiesThe Israeli military tells thousands of Palestinians to leave the city as it expands its military operation.Middle East
Eurovision: What does the UK have to do to win?The UK hasn't won Eurovision for 27 years. Is there any way to turn our fortunes around?Europe
Ghana, Nigeria and the quest for UK looted treasureArtefacts looted by the British in the colonial era are now back in Ghana and are on public view.Africa
Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision as UK comes 18thNemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song The Code.Europe
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