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Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ye480kxpmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-17 11:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l2p0wwzzdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-17 07:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The new systems provide a cheaper way to intercept threats like Iran's Shahed drones used in the Middle East. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy02ypz1w84o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-17 03:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7l265pe8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-17 02:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0252zn0vno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-16 23:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The former health secretary says there must be a "proper contest" while Burnham says Labour needs to be "saved from where it's been". Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c17297n77z1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-16 21:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Highlights from the final day of the Scottish Premiership top six. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcscotland?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-16 19:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police say. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1m2xy3dr20o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-16 16:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1w2gv1gdnjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-16 13:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Manchester United reach an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent head coach. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c392r8v1jz4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-16 11:20:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Metropolitan Police has called the operation to police rival marches, one organised by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian protest, as one of the most significant in recent years. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3d2ryyz0jzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-16 09:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Jeremy Doku is likely to be a key player as Man City face Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final. BBC Sport looks at the winger's rise. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp9p4p98mv3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-16 05:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8p61v7l68o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-16 03:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

After feeling pretty cold with heavy showers and hail, the weather is picking up with a return to some spring warmth next week, as Simon King explains Source link : https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cx21rj9j7xpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-16 00:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "crumbled" during their thumping defeat by Aston Villa, as the pressure on him continues to mount. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c392rp8lwe1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-15 22:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlpzzl0d67o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-15 20:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c152lexw1vxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-15 17:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The family of sixth form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy42jn311y1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-15 15:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A sixth-form student died following the three meningitis cases in Reading. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8p6m4r0p3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-15 12:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze2wpk7y76o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-15 10:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62e0p7rd2ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-15 07:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The papers are dominated by Sir Keir Starmer's fight to stay on as prime minister. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g56g3wezgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-15 05:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The reported visit came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7pyrj0vx7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-15 02:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx21x2rpm12o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-15 00:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Defending champion Luke Humphries beats Gerwyn Price to win his first night of the Premier League season, but the pair both seal play-off spots in Birmingham. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/sport/darts/articles/c042r6kwd1eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-14 21:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.