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Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigns after corruption allegations as Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv – Europe live
Ruslan Kravchenko leaves post after his offices were searched at the weekend, as Moscow renews attacks after pause for peace talksSeparately, European…
Mourinho, Inter and Champions League: Can he deliver again at Real Madrid?
Jose Mourinho begins his second Real Madrid spell in the Champions League against former club Inter Milan, 16 years after winning the trophy with Inte…
UK-US trade could suffer as a result of sanctions for illegal Israeli settlements, American ambassador warns – UK politics live
UK to reassert support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution in move drawing criticism from US and IsraelGood morning. It is hard to underst…
What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.
Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. The outcome could resonate far bey…
Fears for children's safety in West Bank school as settler attacks rise
Six people, including three pupils at the Palestinian school, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year, in a surge of Israeli settler-related violen…
Palestine weekly: Israeli ministers push for depopulation of Gaza
Ethnic cleansing plans move from slogans to policy proposals, amid West Bank demolitions and mounting deaths in Gaza.…
Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border
Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukrai…
Newcastle were 'preparing for months' for Howe departure
Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club were preparing for former head coach Eddie Howe's departure for up to nine months.…
‘House moved like jelly’ says resident near Bolivia barracks blast
Reports are emerging from the powerful explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia that killed at least nine people.…
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have wounded 73 civilians, official says
Spokesperson for Saudi-led coalition says Houthis have targeted civilian sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran.…
Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
It is the latest escalation since trade talks collapsed in late August, with US officials threatening to hit back if Canada’s counter-tariffs are impl…
Ban on neo-Nazi White Australia party is ‘authoritarian’ and breaches constitution, high court hears
Lawyers also argue commonwealth does not have the power to ban a political party, as the high court ruled in 1951 over attempt to ban the Communist pa…
Hijacking pirates exploit regional chaos to return to seas off Somalia
US-Israel war on Iran and political instability in Somalia lead to pirates targeting cargo ships off Horn of AfricaThe scourge of Somali piracy target…
A&E did not get the basics right - now my son's life is ruined at 32
Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.…
Yemeni forces launch counteroffensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa
Bid to take capital comes as clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis intensify in provinces of al-Bayda and al-Jawf.…
Russia strikes Kyiv as three-day pause during US envoy visits ends
US envoy says 'encouraged' by talks as White House official told Reuters next steps to be announced in coming weeks.…
IAEA warns over Iran nuclear access as Western powers push UN referral
UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to cooperate, as Western powers push to refer its nuclear file to the Security Council.…
EU pledges more than $200m to Greenland amid Trump threats
Brussels has proposed doubling direct EU aid to Greenland under the bloc's next budget as military exercises kick off.…
UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to outline proposals targeting goods from Israeli-occupied areas on Tuesday.…
Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit
The mayor of Paris said an investigation would be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated", according to a union represent…
‘Flamingo Revolution’ enters 100th day against Kushner-linked resort
Albania’s Flamingo Revolution marks 100 days of protests over a luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner.…
Drought and hosepipe bans remain despite wettest week since early February
Parts of England and Wales have seen more rain than any other week since early February but are still in drought.…
Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political …
How colourful stripes (and rubber chickens) helped Paul Smith conquer the fashion world
As he publishes his autobiography, Sir Paul Smith takes BBC News on a tour of his London headquarters.…
Iran war live: Qatar warns of ‘industrial catastrophe’ if crisis continues
An average of 10 ships transited Strait of Hormuz daily over past 10 days, the lowest level since May, Kpler data shows.…
'Port in a storm' and 'Megxit means Megxit'
Immigration protests, Harry and Meghan, and UK-Israel relations dominate the front pages on Tuesday.…
Police forces failing investigation basics, says inspectorate report
His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary said too many victims are not receiving the quality of service they should expect.…
Prince George set for first day at Eton College
The 13-year-old will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, by attending the elite private school.…
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of killing seven in Yemen prison attack
Houthi-run media outlet released footage of destruction after alleged Saudi air strike on al-Hazm prison.…
Rybakina sweeps past Osaka to close in on number one ranking
Elena Rybakina sweeps aside two-time champion Naomi Osaka to reach the US Open quarter-finals and close in on becoming world number one.…