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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.
1Israel 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
Kremlin says President Putin has visited a command post in the Kursk region, where Russia has been retaking territory seized by Ukraine last year. Also: Pakistan train hijack over, and 100 days with a titanium heart.
The EU retaliates as Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports come into effect. Also: deforestation in the Amazon ahead of COP summit, and the wait for astronauts stranded in space is almost over.
Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia. After a day of talks in Saudi Arabia, US agrees to resume military aid to Kyiv and intelligence sharing. Secretary of State Rubio says ball is now in Russia's court.
Armed militants in Pakistan's Balochistan region have attacked a train and threatened to harm the hundreds of passengers on board. Also: Manchester United have announced a brand new football stadium.
US stocks plunge after Donald Trump refuses to rule out recession amid confusion over his policy on tariffs. Also: Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, and the return of the 90s classic Clueless.
Syria's defence ministry says it's ended military operations in strongholds of former President Assad in which hundreds of civilians are reported to have been killed. Also: China increases tariffs on some US goods.
Israel has ordered all of Gaza's electricity supply to be cut off in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing Israeli hostages. Also: Canada announces new leader amid trade war with Trump, and the 3D printed house.
In February, hackers stole almost $1.5bn from the crypto trading platform, Bybit. Intelligence agencies blame Lazarus, an elite hacking group linked to North Korea. As the US announces a strategic crypto reserve, are we more vulnerable to cyber threats than ever before?
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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
دهه فجر برا بچه ها کودکستان ⁰
persian gulf . The largest water border with the Persian Gulf is in Iran. The Persian Gulf is the waters of Iran and the water border is the soil of Iran. According to international laws, secession and aggression against different countries is a crime.⛔️⛔️⛔️⛔️⛔️⛔️