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President Zelensky has said he’s ready to meet Vladimir Putin in Turkey this week for talks on ending the Ukraine War. It’s proposed that they take place in Turkey on Thursday.It came after President Trump demanded immediate direct talks between Ukraine and Russia to determine if a peace deal is possible.Mr Zelensky had previously insisted that a f…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "personally" in Istanbul on Thursday for talks over ending the war. His post came after Donald Trump demanded Ukraine agree to Putin's offer of direct talks between the two countries in Turkey. Zelensky had earlier said his country was open to talks…

Yungblud, also known as Dom Harrison, is at the forefront of a new wave of British rock music that has gone global. Speaking to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, he discussed his new music, heroes, the downside of fame, how he deals with online hate - and his own previously undisclosed political ambitions. His new album, Idols, has just been released and…

Today, we’re looking at what’s behind a change in position from the Russian President Vladimir Putin, who’s called for "direct talks" with Ukraine on 15 May.European leaders met in Kyiv to demand a 30-day ceasefire, and spoke with President Donald Trump, on Saturday.We also hear from the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, who was on Laura’s show this mo…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Ukraine to take part in "direct talks" on 15 May, hours after European leaders urged Moscow to agree to a 30-day ceasefire. In a rare televised late-night address from the Kremlin, Putin said Russia was seeking "serious negotiations" aimed at "moving towards a lasting, strong peace". On Saturday, UK Prim…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer joined world leaders to put pressure on Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine. He and the other leaders are using the visit to urge Russia to "agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire" - a proposal initially made by US President Donald Trump. The leaders' decision to travel to Kyiv toge…

European leaders have urged Russia to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine starting on Monday. The call was issued at a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" in Kyiv. The leaders of France, Germany, the UK and Poland were hosted by Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, while others joined remotely. They made the announcement after di…

India and Pakistan have both agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. Pakistan's deputy PM said it has "always strived for peace and security in the region". India's foreign secretary confirmed the pause in fighting between the two countries began at 17:00 local time (12:30 BST).The ceasefire is the result of "a long night of talks mediated by the…

India has accused Pakistan of using missiles to target its bases, hours after Pakistan accused India of firing at three of its military airbases. Indian Air Force's Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said Pakistan carried out "aggressive actions employing multiple threat vectors" around India's western border. Pakistan's army claimed to have destroyed In…

As more details of the trade deal between the UK and United States emerge, we get a view from the Nobel-prize-winning economist and author, Professor Joseph Stiglitz. He explains to Justin why the deal is a mistake for the UK, why China has a better strategy against President Trump’s tariffs, and how the UK’s deal adversely affects the rest of the …

Russia has held a military parade in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War Two. Addressing the event, President Vladirmir Putin sought to link the war and its defence of Russia to the conflict with Ukraine. Despite western efforts to isolate Russia since its invasion of its neighbour, more than 20 world lead…

In Hong Kong’s new “patriots-only” era, anonymous informing is now the norm.BBC Eye investigates how the rise of “patriots-only” rule in Hong Kong has been marked by arrests of opposition figures, the silencing of critical media, and a growing culture of surveillance and anonymous reporting. Beneath the surface, critics warn the city is drifting to…

A unilateral, three-day ceasefire was announced by Russia to coincide with their lavish Victory Day commemorations, which Ukraine rejected as a "theatrical show".Kyiv has labelled the truce as a farce, accusing Russia of launching thousands of attacks since it came into force at midnight on Wednesday. Russia says it has observed the ceasefire and a…

Today, the UK and US have both described the deal as a success - but who really benefits from their tariff agreement? The deal was announced in a call between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Donald Trump - from the Oval Office. Adam and Alex are joined by Dharshini David, BBC deputy economics editor and James Landale the BBC’s diplomatic corresp…

President Vladimir Putin has led Russia's Victory Day commemorations with a parade in Red Square and heightened security after days of Ukrainian strikes targeting the capital. Chinese President Xi Jinping joined Putin as he told thousands of soldiers and more than 20 international leaders that Russia remembered the lessons of World War Two. The Rus…

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV has lead his first Mass as pontiff, in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. The Pope was joined by cardinals for prayers, the morning after his identity was revealed to the world. Leo spoke in Latin, English and Italian, calling on the Church to do more work where there is "lack of faith" and asked cardinals to "announce the goo…

India has suspended the Indian Premier League - the world's richest cricket tournament - for a week amid escalating tensions with Pakistan. Officials took the decision after a match was abandoned as military exchanges between the two countries continued for a third day. Pakistani authorities said 31 people have been killed and 57 injured by Indian …

India has accused Pakistan of attacking three of its military bases with drones and missiles, a claim which has been denied by Islamabad. The Indian Army said it had foiled Pakistan's attempts to attack its bases in Jammu and Udhampur, in Indian-administered Kashmir, and Pathankot, in India's Punjab state. Pakistan's defence minister told the BBC t…

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a long-time missionary in Latin America, has been elected as the surprise choice to be the new Pope and leader of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV.The new Pope appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after white smoke billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signifying the 133 cardinals h…

Today, Robert Prevost has become the first American Pope, and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.Chicago-born Prevost is seen as a reformer and worked for many years as a missionary in Peru before being made an archbishop there. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Religion editor Aleem Maqbool. And, the UK and US have announced a tariff agreement. Tariffs have …

Who’s attending Friday’s Victory Day parade in Red Square? Could President Xi of China present his own ceasefire plan? And what’s going on with the coalition of the willing? In this latest episode of Ukrainecast, Jamie Coomarasamy is joined by Russia editor at BBC Monitoring Vitaly Shevchenko, chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet and BBC M…

Robert Prevost, 69, will be the 267th occupant of the throne of St Peter and he will be known as Leo XIV. He is the first American to fill the role of Pope, although he is considered as much a cardinal from Latin America because of the many years he spent as a missionary in Peru, before becoming a bishop there. Born in Chicago in 1955 to parents of…

The new Pope is Robert Prevost - the first American pontiff - and will take the name Pope Leo XIV. Prevost, 69, stepped out onto the balcony at the Vatican to huge cheers from thousands gathered below. The newly elected, Chicago-born pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, delivered his first speech to crowds from the Vatican balcony. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/…

Robert Prevost has been announced as the new pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV. The 69-year-old is the first American pontiff to be elected leader of the Catholic Church.Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Pope #Vatican #BBCNewsDoor BBC News

White smoke has emerged from the chimney in the Vatican signalling a new pope has been elected. The new pope is expected to appear on the balcony overlooking St Peter's Square in the next hour. A senior cardinal will soon confirm the decision with the words "Habemus Papam" - Latin for "we have a Pope" - and introduce the new pontiff by his chosen p…

US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have unveiled details of a US-UK deal – the first since the US announced global tariffs. The deal involves American exports of beef, ethanol, and other agricultural products, Trump said. UK PM Keir Starmer called it a "fantastic, historic day" and said the deal would “boost trade” and cre…

The Royal Family and senior politicians have attended a thanksgiving service to mark 80 years since VE Day. The King and Prince William laid wreaths after a two-minute silence at midday. There are also events taking place across the UK.Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #VEDay #BBCNews…

Black smoke has started to emerge from the chimney in the Vatican, indicating no new pope has been elected yet. Cardinals have entered the second day of the conclave to elect a new pope. Another vote will take place this evening. If white smoke is seen from the chimney, it means cardinals have elected a new pope. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfU…

The US and the UK is set to announce a deal to reduce tariffs.On Wednesday night, US President Donald Trump said there would be a "big" news conference at 10:00 (15:00 BST) to announce a "major trade deal" with a "highly respected country".Downing Street said UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will provide an update shortly.Currently, most goods import…

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif has said India will “pay the price” for carrying out airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashir.Pakistan’s National Security Committee authorised a military response, stating that India had "ignited an inferno in the region.”India said it attacked nine targets in the airstrikes, which it said wer…

Thick black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday evening, signalling that the cardinals meeting in the conclave did not decide on a new pope. Thousands of people gathered in St Peter's Square in the Vatican to wait for the result of the first vote, which lasted about three hours. The 133 cardinals will retire overnight and resume…

The cardinals responsible for electing a new pope are locked inside the Sistine Chapel to begin the secret ballot.Before the doors shut, cardinals took an oath in which they promised to keep secret all matters related to the vote and that whoever is elected will faithfully carry out the role.They will now have no communication with the outside worl…

Tensions have escalated in India and Pakistan, after India launched missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan says 26 people have been killed and 46 injured by air strikes and firing along the Line of Control. India's army says at least 15 civilians were killed by Pakistani shelling on its side of the de facto border. …

More than 130 cardinals from across the world have gathered in the Vatican to begin the process of electing a new pontiff following the death of Pope Francis. They will walk to the Sistine Chapel this afternoon to cast their votes beneath the famous Renaissance frescoes. Once cardinals enter the chapel, around 17:30 local time (16:30 BST), the conc…

The Indian government says its forces have launched "Operation Sindoor", "hitting terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir "from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed".In a statement, the Indian government said: "Nine sites have been targeted… Our actions have been focused, measured and …

Malnutrition continues to rise in Gaza as an Israeli blockade enters its third month. Israel cut off all humanitarian aid and other supplies from entering Gaza on 2 March, and resumed its military offensive two weeks later. It said it was putting pressure on Hamas to release the 59 hostages the group is still holding in Gaza, up to 24 of whom are s…

After three years of on-off negotiations the UK and India have agreed a “landmark” trade deal.Will it make goods cheaper for people in the UK? What does it mean for the number of Indian students coming to the UK? And, does this change the UK’s approach to President Trump’s tariffs? Adam and Chris are joined by Faisal to discuss.Also, Adam is joined…

Canadian PM Mark Carney has said Canada is "not for sale" as US President Donald Trump insists the country would benefit from becoming the 51st US state. Relations between the once close allies have been frayed in the wake of Trump's new tariff regime, as well as the comments, but the US president added that Canada's opposition to his proposal will…

For the Catholic Church, no aspect of Pope Francis' record is more sensitive or contentious than his handling of the sexual abuse of children by members of the clergy. While he's widely acknowledged to have gone further than his predecessors in acknowledging victims and reforming the Church's own internal procedures, many survivors do not think he …

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has won a parliament vote to become Germany's next chancellor at the second attempt. Merz had initially fallen six votes short of the absolute majority he needed on Tuesday morning - a significant blow to his prestige and an unprecedented failure in post-war German history. As it was a secret ballot in the 630-sea…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet US President Donald Trump in his first official visit to the White House. Relations between the two countries remain frayed over President Trump's tariffs and threats to make Canada the 51st US state - which Carney has said will "never ever happen". In a post-election news conference on Friday, Car…

Russia have attacked the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, after Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow caused the temporary closure of the city's airports overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says at least 19 Ukrainian drones were destroyed - while the Russian military says it shot down more than 100 across the country. It is the second night in a row that…

A senior Hamas official has said there is "no point" in further talks on a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, after Israel approved an expanded offensive that may include seizing all of the Palestinian territory indefinitely. Bassem Naim told the BBC the armed group would not engage with new proposals while Israel continued its "starvatio…

US President Donald Trump has said he will hit movies made in foreign countries with 100% tariffs, as he ramps up trade disputes with nations around the world. Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he was authorising the US Department of Commerce and Trade Representative to start the process to impose the levy because America's movie industry w…

It’s fashion’s biggest night on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, as stars show off their most iconic looks for the 2025 Met Gala. This year’s theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” — the first Met Gala since 2003 to focus entirely on menswear. According to Vogue, the exhibition explores the idea of the “black dandy” and looks at how clothing and s…

As Washington and Kyiv finally sign that long-awaited minerals deal and peace talks continue to end the conflict in Ukraine, could the Ukrainians actually beat the Russians on the battlefield? Sam Kiley, world affairs editor at the Independent online newspaper, certainly thinks so. He sat down with Lucy Hockings and Vitaly Shevchenko to discuss thi…

Israel's fire service says more than 150 teams are continuing to battle what are said to be the worst wildfires in the country's history. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a national emergency when several blazes broke out on Wednesday outside Jerusalem. He said strong winds and dryness had created "a deadly combination”. Several towns hav…

The US has signed a deal with Kyiv to share profits from the future sale of Ukraine's mineral and energy reserves, after months of tense negotiations.The deal aims to provide an economic incentive for the US to continue to invest in Ukraine's defence and reconstruction - as well as to address Washington's concerns over the amount of aid it has alre…