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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the military will expand its operation in Gaza and seize “large areas” of the territory – incorporating them into what he described as “security zones.” In a statement on Wednesday, Katz said the expanded operation aimed to “destroy and clear the area of terrorists…

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, known for his roles in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s, including Top Gun and Batman Forever, has died aged 65. He also starred in 1991’s The Doors – playing the legendary band’s frontman Jim Morrison – plus the Western Tombstone and…

A powerful king tide caused damage as it battered Sydney’s coast on Tuesday evening. Waves reaching 5.5 metres shattered glass and lifted floors at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Icebergs pool. The surf club’s manager said the sheer magnitude of water was like nothing he had seen before. Further down the coastline,…

Ukraine and Russia both urged the US to address violations of a tentative deal after accusing each other of targeting energy sites on Tuesday. Kyiv sought tougher sanctions on Moscow, alleging breaches of commitments made in Saudi Arabia. The specifics of the supposed agreement remain unclear. Check out our Latest…

Zeyar Htun and Tessa Wong BBC Burmese and BBC News BBC / Neha Sharma Soe Nay Oo was an imam in Myanmar but had been working for a human rights group in Thailand after fleeing the 2021 coup As the call to prayer rang out in Sagaing last Friday, hundreds…

Democratic Senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest US Senate speech, exceeding 24 hours in a fiery protest against President Trump’s “unconstitutional” actions. Remaining standing throughout, Booker’s marathon mirrored the iconic scene from the 1939 film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” Check out our Latest News and Follow…

Niger’s junta released about 50 individuals Tuesday, including former ministers, a diplomat, a journalist, and soldiers linked to a 2010 coup attempt, following a national conference recommendation. Former President Mohamed Bazoum remains detained despite global demands for his release. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook Original…

Wanqing Zhang, Larissa Kennelly and Kirstie Brewer BBC Global China Unit and BBC News BBC Twenty-three more women have come forward to the police with allegations against serial rapist Zhenhao Zou – a Chinese PhD student found guilty in London last month of drugging and raping 10 women across two…

PA Media Ms Giuffre ‘remains in serious condition’ in hospital in Australia, her family said Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser, has expressed gratitude for the “outpouring of love and support” she has received after being hospitalised following a car accident. In a statement shared with the BBC, her…

The BBC’s Burmese Service has been speaking to families and rescuers in Myanmar’s city of Mandalay, close to where a deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck on Friday. The death toll from the quake and a series of aftershocks has climbed past 2,700, with 4,521 injured and hundreds still missing, according…