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Australian authorities say a body has been found in floodwaters and 13 military workers have been injured in a vehicle crash as wild weather from a tropical storm lashes the country's eastern coast. Cyclone Alfred was downgraded to a tropical low on Saturday but is due to make landfall near the Queensland capital city of Brisbane soon. Officials ha…

At least 14 people have been killed as Russian strikes hit several regions in Ukraine overnight, including Donetsk and Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian officials. Eight residential buildings and an administrative building were also reportedly damaged following strikes in Dobropillya in Donetsk. It comes after US President Donald Trump said he was "s…

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump during his first visit to the White House last week. During the meeting, Starmer presented Trump with an official letter from King Charles III inviting him on a second state visit. While other leaders appeared to find Trump combative, such as Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky…

Three Bulgarian nationals have been found guilty of spying for Russia, in what police have described as "one of the largest" foreign intelligence operations in the UK. Vanya Gaberova, 30, Katrin Ivanova, 33, and Tihomir Ivanchev, 39, were part of a group that carried out surveillance on people and places between 2020 and 2023. The trio had day jobs…

What do we know about President Trump’s long term strategy when it comes to dealing with Russia, and where does that leave America’s relationship with Europe and Ukraine? Justin, Sarah and Anthony get an inside view from Celeste Wallander, one of Biden and Obama’s top security staffers who has been in meetings with Vladamir Putin.How does the Russi…

A court in South Korea has ordered the release of impeached President Yoon Suk-Yeol where he has been held since mid-January after December's failed attempt to impose martial law. He is still facing charges in the country's constitutional court. Supporters of the impeached president gathered outside the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang awaiting his…

Dozens of people have been killed after the worst violence in Syria since rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad’s government in December. Security forces of Syria's new rulers have been engaged in heavy fighting with fighters loyal to deposed President Assad in the stronghold coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous. British-based war monitoring gr…

Vera Wang sits down with the BBC’s Katty Kay to talk about her journey from aspiring Olympic figure skater to iconic fashion designer. She reflects on her career, upbringing and the challenges she faced. You’re watching Influential with Katty Kay, a weekly programme where Katty sits down for in-depth conversations with some of the most powerful and…

Ukraine has said its energy and gas infrastructure has again been attacked by Russian missiles and drones. The country's energy minister has accused Moscow of intentionally trying to harm the civilian population.Officials in Odesa and Kharkiv said these waves of attacks have left infrastructure damaged and homes on fire. At least 18 people, includi…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the US and Ukraine will hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia next week, but he will not take part in the conversation. Zelensky said Kyiv was working to reach a "fast and lasting" peace and hopes that it will be "a meaningful meeting". US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said the America…

All trains to and from Paris Gare du Nord station have been halted on Friday after an unexploded World War Two bomb was found on tacks leading to the terminal. The bomb was found on the tracks in the area of Saint-Denis during overnight works, says Eurostar in a statement. All local trains to and from the station have been cancelled, and all Eurost…

We discuss the emergency EU summit taking place in Brussels. Adam catches up with Europe editor Katya Adler about the discussions taking place about how the EU can bolster their defence spending, as well as supporting Ukraine in the face of uncertainty with the US. And Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse dials in to discuss how Zelensky is appro…

The maker of a viral AI video that apparently depicted Donald Trump's vision for Gaza has spoken about the reaction to his video. Creator Solo Avital called the video a "satire" and said it was posted by the US president without consent. Trump shared it to his own social media platform, Truth Social, as well as his other social media accounts. Last…

Scientists have discovered a new part of the immune system which they say is a goldmine for potential antibiotics. They've shown a part of the body known to recycle proteins has a secret mode that can spew out an arsenal of bacteria-killing chemicals. The researchers in Israel say it transforms our understanding of how we are protected against infe…

Judges at the impeachment trial of suspended South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol are set to hand down a verdict in the next few days. President Yoon faces allegations of attempting to orchestrate a rebellion when he briefly imposed martial law in December 2024. Police arrested him in January after a week-long stand off with Yoon's lawyers calling f…

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Brussels for a summit with European leaders. He thanked leaders for their support, saying, "During all this period, and last week, you stayed with us." The Brussels summit aims to boost support for Ukraine, days after the US suspended military aid and intelligence sharing.Subscribe here: http://…

The United Nations is set to halve food rations to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to just £4.70 - around $6 per person, per month, after failing to find enough finance. Aid workers now fear rising hunger in the world's largest refugee camp. It comes after funding cuts announced by the US, which contribute almost half of all aid to the refugees. Ba…

The US has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine, US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz confirmed on Wednesday. He added that the Trump administration was pausing and reviewing "all aspects of this relationship". The US has shared intelligence with Ukraine since the early stages of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. It paused military aid t…

More US support for Ukraine has been withdrawn, with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz confirming that Washington has stopped sharing US intelligence. He said the Trump administration was pausing and reviewing "all aspects of this relationship".The US has shared intelligence with Ukraine since the early stages of Russia's full-scale invasion in …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pledged to "make things right" after US President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine following a tense meeting in the Oval Office. But that heated exchange between President Trump and President Zelensky is by no means the first time the two men have crossed paths. In 2019, President Trump faced an…

We look at possible plans for a Franco-UK peace deal in Ukraine.French President Emmanuel Macron floated the idea of a partial month-long truce between Russia and Ukraine in a interview on Sunday. But the UK government has played down the idea as just a suggestion, and say that lots of proposals are still on the table. Meanwhile President Trump has…

"Younger, larger and longer" are the three key trends in the luxury travel industry, according to the boss of private jet company, Flexjet. The company says that customers are jumping on board for private jet experiences and their destinations are getting even further, despite concerns of a slowdown in the US economy. CEO Mike Silvestro spoke to BB…

Leaders from across Europe are set to meet for a summit on the war in Ukraine, hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Top of the agenda for the summit will be increasing Europe's defence capabilities as the US steps back, as well as seeking security guarantees for Ukraine from the White House as part of any peace deal. Keir Starmer is meeting wi…

Israel has blocked the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza, demanding Hamas agree to a US plan for a ceasefire extension. The first phase of the ceasefire expired on Saturday, and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Hamas had so far refused to accept a temporary extension under a proposal by Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkof…

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet in Downing Street on Saturday afternoon, Downing Street has said. Zelensky arrived at Stansted Airport earlier today in the wake of a White House meeting with US President Donald Trump on Friday, that descended into a row between the two leaders over the war in …

European leaders have rallied behind Volodymyr Zelensky after US President Donald Trump's furious exchange with the Ukrainian president in the White House. The leaders of Germany, France, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands were among those who posted social media messages backing Ukraine - with Zelensky responding directly to each one to thank them …

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky clashed in a fiery exchange on Friday. President Trump bluntly accused President Zelensky of “gambling with World War Three” during a meeting in the Oval Office, while the world’s media watched on. The Ukrainian president said there should be “no compromises” with Russia, while US V…

US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy on Wednesday when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing Trump's social media strategy and how he attempts to influence what we see on our online feeds. Meanwhile, the fallout from Elon Musk's email to federal…

US President Donald Trump has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to "make a deal or we're out" during an angry meeting at the White House. The US president told his Ukrainian counterpart to be "thankful" and accused him of "gambling with World War Three." Zelensky said there should be "no compromises" with Russian President Vladimir Putin,…

At least 25 arrests have been made during a worldwide operation against child abuse images generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the European Union's law enforcement organisation Europol has said. The suspects were part of a criminal group whose members engaged in distributing fully AI-generated images of minors, according to the agency. The o…

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting at the White House to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine.They are due to discuss, and potentially sign, a deal which would give the US access to rare Ukrainian minerals, but Zelensky wants security guarantees to be included.The pair are expected to talk briefly to t…

Award-winning actor Derek Jacobi sits down with the BBC’s Katty Kay to discuss his seven-decade acting career, his most iconic roles, and the importance of luck in his life.He also shares his experience coming out as gay in the 1950s – a time when homosexuality was illegal and highly persecuted in the UK.You’re watching Influential with Katty Kay, …

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have met with President Donald Trump to discuss the war in Ukraine. But could their meetings bring Ukraine closer to peace?The President’s Path’s Caitríona Perry, Bernd Debusmann and special guest Olivier Knox talk about the visits of two European leaders to the White Hous…

People in Greece are holding their biggest protests for years and taking part in a general strike to mark the second anniversary of a rail disaster that left 57 dead and dozens more injured. Tempers have flared and clashes have broken out with police, while bombs were thrown and police used tear gas. On 28 February 2023, a passenger train packed wi…

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met US President Donald Trump during his first visit to the White House on Thurday. Following the meeting, Trump said “a real trade deal” between the US and UK could happen "very quickly”, which could see the UK avoid the kind of tariffs the US has been threatening on some of its trading partners. Later today, Tru…

Today we look at the much anticipated meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer. Answering questions from journalists, the two men discussed; a state visit to the UK for the President, the future of the Chagos Islands, peace in Ukraine and free speech. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis and features visit:…

President Trump has been invited to the UK for a second state visit by King Charles. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer used his trip to the White House to present Trump with the invitation letter from the King.Sir Keir said the president's last state visit in 2019 had been a "tremendous success" and that the invite for a second visit was "truly histo…

US President Donald Trump says he thinks there will be a Ukraine peace deal and a US-UK trade deal after talks with UK PM Keir Starmer at the White House. On Ukraine, Trump said a ceasefire will be agreed "soon" or "won't be at all." He also said he respects President Zelensky and praised his military: "They have fought very bravely... somebody has…

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida on a private jet from Bucharest, Romania. The brothers were arrested in Romania three years ago and face trial on allegations of rape, trafficking minors and money laundering - all of which they deny. The charges haven’t been dropped, and they are expected to return at the end of March. Why…

Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida after Romanian prosecutors agreed to let them leave. The brothers were arrested in Romania three years ago and face trial on allegations of rape, trafficking minors and money laundering - all of which they deny. Romanian prosecutors have said the case has not been …

Thousands of former workers who have been freed from telecom fraud centres on the Thai-Myanmar border are now stranded in makeshift camps. The labourers - from countries around the world - were lured to these centres by fake promises of good jobs. The armed militia groups who are now holding them have a very limited capacity to support so many peop…

Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated his call for a US security guarantee in Ukraine to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from invading again as he prepares to meet Donald Trump. The UK prime minister and US president will meet at the White House on Thursday and Ukraine is expected to be the focal point of their talks. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly…

Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In a career spanning more than six decades, Hackman received two Academy Awards for his work on The French Connection and The Unforgiven. A statement from the Santa Fe County Sheriff in New Mexico said: "We can confi…

It's Pokémon Day! A day where fans across the world celebrate the release of the original games, Red and Blue. We attended The Pokémon International Championships at the London ExCel and visited a Pokémon Centre in Singapore to see why fans still love the franchise after 29 years. The BBC's Mariko Oi also spoke to the CEO of The Pokémon Company Tsu…

Hamas has handed over what it says are the bodies of four Israeli hostages from Gaza, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Israel is testing DNA samples to confirm they are the remains of Shlomo Mansour, 86, Ohad Yahalomi, 50, Tsachi Idan, 50, and Itzik Elgarat, 69, all of whom were taken by Hamas in the 7 October 2023 attacks. Early …

President Trump has confirmed that there will be no significant US security guarantee for Ukraine, despite agreement on a deal to exploit the country's minerals. Speaking at his first full cabinet meeting since re-taking the White House, Mr Trump said Europe, not the US must underwrite Ukraine’s future security. Mr Trump also confirmed the US was s…

The UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is en route to Washington for his first White House meeting with President Donald Trump.James speaks to Chris about what the prime minister is hoping to achieve, what the potential pitfalls are and why it’s so significant.Plus, the UK government’s climate watchdog released a new report today looking at what th…