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1Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets in cities in Turkey and clash with riot police as the mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu appears in court. Also doctors say Pope Francis will leave hospital on Sunday
We meet the man behind A Mug of Life, who says chatting to strangers has made his life better, and everyone should try it. Also: why trusting the kindness of others makes you happier; and a retirement home for penguins.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned growing protests in Turkey in the days since the arrest of a key opposition figure. Also: flights resume at London's Heathrow Airport after shutdown caused by fire at electrical substation.
Counter-terrorism police investigate fire at Heathrow power station. Also: Sudan's army recaptures presidential palace in Khartoum and Abercrombie & Fitch's former boss is accused of abuse by 40 men.
President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education. Also: the Zimbabwean former swimmer, Kirsty Coventry, becomes first female president of the International Olympic Committee.
Israeli troops move up to the Netzarim Corridor which divides the north and south of the Gaza Strip, while Hamas fires rockets into Israel.
And EU leaders discuss how to beef up European defence in the face of Russian threats.
Turkish police arrest the mayor of Istanbul and presidential hopeful, Ekrem İmamoğlu. Thousands of people have come out in protest. Also: President Trump says his phone call with President Zelensky was very positive.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of launching air attacks after a limited pause was agreed. Also: Mexico City waves goodbye to bullfighting, and why the JFK assassination has sparked so many conspiracy theories.
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, rejects an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Also: Nasa astronauts return to Earth after nine months in space.
Israel resumes war in Gaza after ceasefire talks fail. Hamas says more than 400 people died in Israeli strikes. Also: Hard-hit Italian town marks five years since Covid, and how astronauts adjust to life back on Earth.
Canada's new PM, Mark Carney, has said his country must reduce its reliance on the US and would instead turn towards what he described as its reliable European allies. Also: Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault.
Trump says he and Putin will discuss land, power plants and dividing up assets in Ukraine peace talks; Also: North Macedonia enters a week of mourning, and can DNA from endangered animals be used to save species?
Police have detained a number of people after a fire at an nightclub in North Macedonia killed scores of people. Also: The US deports hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members despite court order.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was publicly identified as the man who ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. As a result, he was referred to as a pariah. So, how did MBS go from pariah to peacemaker?
President Trump says the US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Also: thousands rally in Belgrade against corruption.
We hear how an off-road wheelchair Zack built for Cambry when they started dating reopened her world and changed hundreds of lives. Also: life lessons from a singing grandad and a young climber; and King Charles turns DJ.
Trump says he thinks Russia is going to make a deal, but others are more sceptical. Also: former Philippines president, Rodrigo Duterte, appears at The Hague, and why investors resort to gold in hard times.
President Trump hails 'productive discussions' with Russia on Ukraine ceasefire. Russia says a call between Putin and Trump is expected soon. Also: stargazers in the western hemisphere witness a total lunar eclipse.
President Putin gives his response to the US plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Also; the rise in measles cases, and the first bear to get brain surgery wakes up after hibernation.
US officials are in Moscow to discuss proposals backed by Ukraine for a 30-day ceasefire. A senior Kremlin aide has said they give nothing to Russia. Also- a new UN report details accusations of sexual violence in Gaza
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PERSIAN GULF
it's Persian gulf haven't you been in school?
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your reporter mistakenly said that South Korean troops were helping Russia in Kursk. I'm sure he meant North Korean. an easy mistake to make BUT extremely dangerous!
Imagine if FDR had accused Churchill of "not wanting peace." Yeah, no kidding. Trump really is a nitwit.
what the hell was that mocking the Japanese accent? this is racist and not acceptable from BBC!
11th anniversary not 3rd war started 2014
11th anniversary not 3rd
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غربیا یه عمره دارن ملتای خاورمیانه رو دست میندازن، خودشون شرایط پیچیده ایجاد میکنن و میان با پول عربا تحلیلش میکنن که انگار خیلی غافلگیر کننده بوده این وسط یه خلیج عربیم میگن عربا خرکیف میشن ما ایرانیام میریزیم تو کامنتا ، به یکی تفنگ میدن تا به اونیکی ضدگلوله بفروشن و... آخرشم ما جهان سومی وحشی هستیم و اونا جهان اولی که نگران حقوق بشرن و ابراز نگرانی میکنن.
The Arabian Gulf is fake, in history and international documents, the correct name of this sea has always been the Persian Gulf, the 2500 year history of the Persian civilization proves this fact. The history of the first Iranian civilizations dates back to 7000 years ago, which is older than all Arab countries. The fact that Europe and USA need money from Arab investors is not a reason to destroy history.
It seems Ukraine is going to be surrounded soon
Haven't you studied geography at school?! and having said Arabic gulf even my little brother is 9 years old who knows that is "PERSIAN GULF" . The friendly recommendation is before broadcasting anything try to be aware of the authority and the truth of it . this mistake was the absolute shame !
fucking APPALLING