Israel accuses Belarusian president of anti-Semitism
Israel has accused Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko of anti-Semitism after he compared its actions in Gaza to the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Finland tears up nuclear weapons ban in NATO shift
Finnish lawmakers voted by a margin of 125 to 61 on Wednesday to lift the country’s longstanding ban on nuclear weapons, marking a major shift in Helsinki’s security posture as it deepens its integration with NATO.
· Milena Wälde
Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election
Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election, in a contest that could also determine who becomes the next prime minister.
· Brian Wheeler
Snake takes surprise trip to seaside in car engine
An escaped snake has been rescued after it was spotted on top of a car bonnet in Scarborough.
· Jack Hadaway-Weller
Netanyahu's party 'distances itself from Trump' in sign of strained Israeli-US ties | The National
Fears are mounting in Israel over a public rift emerging with the US, the country’s most important backer, amid reports that the ruling Likud party shelved an election campaign to promote Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s close ties with President Donald Trump.
· Thomas Helm
Insidious way cop-hating activists hijacked campaign for beloved dog executed during Knicks celebration
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· Pierce Sharpe
Europe has replaced ‘most’ forces removed by US from NATO plans, Rutte says
BRUSSELS — European NATO allies have already committed to replacing most of the battlefield kit the U.S. is withdrawing from its allocation to the alliance, NATO chief Mark Rutte said Wednesday.
· Victor Jack
Iran sends loaded oil tankers past US blockade line
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.
· Thomas Copeland
No FISA Without SAVE Act: Trump Calls Out 'Dumocrat' Double-Cross," Keeps Pulte As Acting DNI
Just two years after Donald Trump urged Congress to kill Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act while on the campaign trail, he's now livid that Democrats won't help Republicans pass it.
· Tyler Durden
The Croatia players England should look out for
The durable core of Croatia's side continues to defy the ageing process.
· Bbcsport
UK denies seeking carve-out to Anthropic AI restrictions
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Prime Minister Keir Starmer has not sought a carve-out to U.S. export controls imposed on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models, a spokesperson said ahead of a lunch between G7 leaders and tech CEOs.
· Esther Webber, Joseph Bambridge
Bystanders smash windows of private jet to rescue passengers after crash
Nearly a dozen bystanders and first responders rushed to the scene of a private jet crash on a Texas motorway on Tuesday to help free trapped passengers.
· Ana Faguy
Government to apologise to victims of forced adoptions in England
The government is to apologise to victims of historical forced adoptions in England, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said, following years of campaigning from mothers and adoptees.
· Duncan Kennedy
Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK next month
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to bring their two children to the UK in July, BBC News understands.
· Daniela Relph
Far-right general upends Italian politics
ROME — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spent years pushing Italy’s post-fascist right toward the political mainstream. Now a former army general is pulling it back.
· Hannah Roberts, Jacopo Barigazzi
Romeo Beckham fined for using phone behind wheel of Porsche 911
Romeo Beckham was caught by police scrolling on his phone while behind the wheel of his Porsche, with a dog loose in the car, court papers have shown.
· Dan Sales
Abuse hurled at judge as first group of rioters sentenced for Ely disorder
Angry scenes broke out in court as five rioters were sentenced for violence in Cardiff three years ago.
· Nelli Bird
Hull could face points deduction in Premier League
Hull City were promoted to the Premier League for the third time in their history after beating Middlesbrough at Wembley
· Bbcsport
EU greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2025, data shows
The European Union did not manage to reduce its planet-warming emissions last year, with preliminary data showing a slight increase in pollution levels compared to 2024.
· Zia Weise
TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using sexist and misogynistic language
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· BBC News
Brussels blames national capitals and MEPs for stalling deregulation drive
BRUSSELS — The European Commission's red-tape slashing mission could save the European economy billions of euros — but only if EU governments and lawmakers get out of its way.
· Marianne Gros
Donaldson sex abuse accusers 'not sufficiently reliable' for a guilty verdict, jury told
The two women accusing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson of sexually abusing them as children have been described as "not sufficiently reliable" for the jury to reach a guilty verdict.
· Lyndsey Telford
Snap unveils £1,995 smart glasses after previous flops
Snapchat's parent company has announced it is releasing new smart glasses, a decade after its original pair lost the company tens of millions of dollars.
· Laura Cress
Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital
Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother after armed men stormed the hospital where they were being treated.
· Emery Makumeno
New York House primary becomes AI industry family feud
Alex Bores, democratic candidate in New York’s 12th Congressional District, speaks during “NY-12 for Congress: Candidate Forum” at 92NY, April 15, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
· Matt Brown
How sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat
Scotland will face sweltering conditions in their Group C matches
· Bbcsport
Why the US-Israel war on Iran failed
By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club.
· RT
Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for help after earthquake
A Nepalese Sherpa has travelled more than 4,500 miles (7,242km) to Teesside to thank children for their fundraising efforts after a devastating earthquake in his country.
· Stuart Whincup
How Modric and Croatia continue to defy the odds
Luka Modric made his Croatia debut in 2006 and has won 198 caps
· Bbcsport
KHNP selects candidate sites for new nuclear reactors
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) said Wednesday it has picked candidate sites to host two new nuclear reactors to be built by 2038.
· Park Sang-soo
I’ve spent decades fighting for fair elections. Trump is setting the stage for a grim November | David Walbert
Following the supreme court’s gutting of the voting rights act, the president’s recent claims of fraud are cause for serious concern
· David Walbert
Why farmers see Colombia’s knife-edge election as a battle for the Amazon’s future
Many small-scale landowners now include conservation measures alongside everyday farming. But progress is precarious, and the threat of guerrilla violence and poverty remain whichever candidate wins
· Natalia Torres Garzon
Tory veterans warn Labour: Don’t repeat our leadership chaos
LONDON — Labour MPs want to swap out the prime minister mid-term without hurling their party — and the nation — into turmoil. There’s a recent precedent, and it’s not good.
· Emilio Casalicchio
EU and US spy agencies buying personal data for surveillance – survey
Spy agencies in the EU and the US are spending millions of taxpayers’ money to access commercially available personal data, according to findings published on Tuesday by Interface, a European think tank that gathered evidence from 11 intelligence watchdogs.
· RT
Trump-backed candidate wins primary to face Jon Ossoff in Georgia midterms – US politics live
Republican primary runoff voters chose US representative Mike Collins to face Ossoff in November
· Sam Levine
Rohl leaves Rangers for RB Salzburg
Danny Rohl has left Rangers after just eight months in charge to become RB Salzburg's head coach - with the club saying news of his replacement "will follow in due course".
· Bbcsport
RT editor-in-chief is counting on China to tame AI
China has an important role to play in ensuring that artificial intelligence serves humanity rather than replacing it, RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has said.
· RT
Gov't, ruling party vow stern response against illegal acts by ballot protesters
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The government and the ruling party on Wednesday reaffirmed that illegal acts in protests over ballot shortages in this month's local elections will not be tolerated, vowing a stern response against such acts.
· Lee Minji
Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant in Oslo, the country's royal household has said.
· Laura Gozzi
Iran will receive significant concessions, according to interim deal with US
A woman waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign as a portrait of the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, is displayed at right, in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Jon Gambrell
Can Bellingham become England's superstar once more at the World Cup?
Jude Bellingham provided an iconic England moment, scoring with an overhead kick against Slovakia at Euro 2024.
· Bbcsport
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Israeli forces have reportedly carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon despite renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump of Israel's actions in the country.
· Olivia Ireland
Finding the foundations for making a choice at the ballot box
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Why UK’s Makerfield by-election matters far beyond one parliamentary seat
The small constituency of Makerfield in northwest England has found itself in the eye of the storm of British politics with a by-election on Thursday that will not only produce a new member of parliament but could also pave the way for a new prime minister.
· Caolán Magee
Men guilty of violent disorder near asylum hotel
Three men have been convicted of committing violent disorder during protests outside an asylum hotel in Essex.
· Lewis Adams
Real Madrid sign Silva on free transfer
Bernardo Silva scored 76 goals and made 77 assists in 451 matches for Manchester City
· Bbcsport
Man charged over Golders Green memorial fire
A man has been charged in connection with an alleged arson attack on a memorial wall in Golders Green, north London.
· BBC News
The election that could reshape Colombia’s relationship with Israel
As Colombia prepares for its upcoming presidential election on Sunday, Ivan Cepeda, a senator and human rights activist, represents the left’s bid to continue the political legacy of President Gustavo Petro.
· Middleeasteye
Messi ties World Cup goals record as Argentina tops Algeria
Lionel Messi delivered a historic performance as Argentina opened their World Cup campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria.
· AfricaNews