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The UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called the new UK-EU deal a “win-win” for both sides, after hosting the first joint summit between Britain and the European Union since Brexit. The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence.The deal will keep the current sta…

Today, the UK and EU have come to a deal that covers fishing, trade, defence, energy and more.Adam and Chris, in true Brexitcast style, go through the detail as the Prime Minister says it is time to move on from “political fights” about Brexit.Plus, Adam sits down with Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, as she explains the benefits of the …

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has ordered residents of Khan Younis to evacuate as it prepares to launch an "unprecedented attack". The IDF said the aim of its attack was to "destroy the capabilities of terrorist organizations in this area". Hospitals in the area have said more than 100 people have been killed in the last 24 hours. In a video post…

Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" start ceasefire negotiations, Donald Trump said after a two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a post on social media, the US president said he believes the call went "very well”. Meanwhile, the Russian leader said he is prepared to discuss "compromises" on Ukraine after a "frank conversation" …

The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence. It marks the biggest reboot since the UK officially left the EU in 2020 and comes after years of disagreements over Brexit. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described it as a "landmark" deal, marking a "new era" in relatio…

A world-record breaking swimmer has told the BBC she was left “broken” by the training regime of one of the UK’s most successful swimming coaches. Rūta Meilutytė – who, at just 15, won gold at the London 2012 Olympics – said coach Jon Rudd’s focus on her weight and diet contributed to her struggle with an eating disorder. Rudd has faced multiple al…

Warning: This story contains details that some people may find distressing. A BBC investigation has uncovered evidence that children as young as 15 are being trafficked into illegal mines and sexually abused across South Africa. Several eye witnesses have described repeated instances of sexual abuse of children in at least three illegal mines. Sout…

The BBC has confirmed Gary Lineker will leave his presenting roles sooner than planned. His departure comes after he shared a post about Zionism that included a drawing of a rat, which is historically used as an antisemitic insult. In a statement, Lineker said: "I recognise the error and upset that I caused, and reiterate how sorry I am”. In Novemb…

The liberal mayor of Bucharest has won Romania's presidential election after months of political turbulence. Nicusor Dan, who is pro-EU, saw off a strong challenge from the nationalist candidate, George Simion, who won the first round earlier in May. Before that, the previous election was cancelled because of allegations of Russian interference. Ru…

Israel has announced it will allow a "basic amount of food" to enter Gaza to ensure that "no starvation crisis develops" after blockading the territory for 10 weeks. The move was made on recommendation of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and based on the need to support its renewed military offensive against Hamas, a statement from the prime minist…

Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, a statement from his office said on Sunday.Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after he saw a doctor last week for urinary symptoms.The cancer is a more aggressive form of the disease, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 out of 10. This means his il…

Today, we’re looking at more details of what could be in a deal between the UK and the EU, set to be revealed tomorrow.Laura’s been talking to the lead negotiator from the UK side, the European relations minister Nick Thomas-Symonds. He says he’s pushing for UK passport holders to be able to use EU e-gates at airports, and that he’s "confident" abo…

The Swiss city of Lugano is home to one of the world’s most advanced supercomputers. BBC Tech Now went to visit a centre with the latest generation of high-performance computing to see how the technology works. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews…

Pope Leo XIV was inaugurated as pontiff in Mass at St Peter's Square. Leo was given the Ring of the Fisherman by a cardinal, symbolising his role and its tradition, which has roots to Saint Peter. World leaders including US Vice-President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were among the congregation. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/…

You may have seen the word "Bluesky" popping up on your social media pages.It is an alternative platform to Elon Musk's X and the company said it is growing rapidly with users and new sign-ups.So, what is it and why are so many people reportedly joining? Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/n…

Sir Elton John described the government as "absolute losers" and said he feels "incredibly betrayed" over plans to exempt technology firms from copyright laws.Speaking exclusively to Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, he said if ministers go ahead with plans to allow AI firms to use artists' content without paying, they would be "committing theft, thiev…

Hamas has proposed releasing more hostages under a new Gaza ceasefire deal, after new negotiations were held on Saturday. The talks began hours after Israel's military launched a major new offensive in the Gaza Strip. Israel is yet to respond publicly to the proposed deal.Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis and features vis…

Increasing numbers of young people are using Ketamine and the health impacts can be catastrophic. Although highly dangerous, ket, also known as special K, vitamin K, or kit kat, it is often seen as a sociable way to get high. Just 11 years after ketamine was reclassified from Class C to Class B, the UK government is seeking expert advice on whether…

Two people have been killed and at least 19 others injured after a tall Mexican Navy training sailboat crashed into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, the city mayor has said.Eric Adams said the Cuauhtémoc lost power before the collision on Saturday evening. US officials said 277 people were on board the vessel, which was on a goodwill visit.Footage …

Today Newscast are looking at what could be in a deal between the UK and European Union expected to be announced at a summit on Monday.Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff Sam White is on to give an insight into what the PM really thinks about Europe.And, Eurovision expert Paddy tells Laura what to watch out for in the final on Saturday night.Subsc…

Hamas says its negotiators have opened a new round of talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza, hours after Israel launched a major offensive. It came after Israel's military said that troops had been mobilised for "Operation Gideon's Chariots" to seize "strategic areas" of Gaza and free hostages. Rescuers from the Hamas-run civil defence, Gaza's main…

Ten prisoners, several of them facing murder charges, have escaped from a New Orleans jail after escaping through a toilet wall.The inmates are thought to have fled around midnight, and were discovered missing during a headcount at 08:30 local time (13:30 GMT) at the Orleans Parish Jail on Friday morning. Three of the 10 have been apprehended as of…

Israel's military has announced the launch of a major offensive aimed at defeating Hamas and securing the freedom of remaining hostages in Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces said on its Hebrew X account that it had mobilised troops for "Operation Gideon's Chariots" to seize "strategic areas" of the strip. Hamas-run civil defence and health ministry o…

Local officials say nine people have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a civilian bus in north-eastern Ukraine.The Sumy regional military administration said four other people were injured in the town of Bilopillia on Saturday morning as the bus travelled to the regional capital Sumy, close to Russia's border. The reported attack comes just …

This week Donald Trump completed a three-country trip to the Gulf this week. And he put a major emphasis on deals being done - with the US and with US businesses. But the trip also put a spotlight on the President's own business interests too.Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #US #Midd…

President Trump said for the first time today that "a lot of people in Gaza are starving" and vowed that the US would take care of the situation. He was speaking after finishing a tour of the Middle East, during which he chose not to visit Israel. Israeli air strikes have killed nearly 100 people in northern Gaza in a single day, according to Hamas…

It’s Donald Trump’s first major trip in his second term as president and he’s chosen to visit the Gulf in a four-day whirlwind tour. He began in Saudi Arabia for a friendly meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Among other issues he agreed to lift sanctions on Syria and struck a number of trade deals, marking a big shift in relations…

Afrikaner Charl Kleinhaus is among the group of nearly 60 white South Africans who have moved to the US under President Donald Trump’s controversial policy to grant refugee status to Afrikaners. The 46-year-old left his family farm in Mpumalanga province, South Africa, for a new life in the US - saying he quit his homeland after receiving death thr…

Ukraine and Russia have agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each after concluding the first face-to-face talks between the two nations in three years. The date for the transfer has been set, but has not being made public, according to Ukraine's defence minister Rustem Umerov. Umerov also said a potential meeting between Ukraine President Volodymy…

Recent events in the Middle East have shown Iran is prepared to attack its enemies far beyond its borders. Through direct strikes on Israel or via the regime’s network of proxies - what Tehran calls it’s ‘axis of resistance’. But further afield, the regime is also waging a clandestine conflict - targeting individuals it sees as enemies of the state…

Today, the UK is in talks with other countries to set up overseas “return hubs” for failed asylum seekers. Adam and Chris are joined by Caitriona Perry chief presenter for BBC News and diplomatic correspondent James Landale. They also discuss the will they, won’t they have the last 24 hours over a meeting between Putin, Trump and Zelensky. Subscrib…

A man who stabbed and partially blinded novelist Sir Salman Rushdie on a New York lecture stage has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in the US.Hadi Matar, 27, was convicted of attempted murder and assault earlier this year.The attack left the novelist blind in one eye, damage to his liver and a paralysed hand caused by nerve damage to his arm.T…

Nearly 100 people have been killed in the most extensive ground assault on northern Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive in early March, according to the Hamas-run civil defence agency. Israel is alleged to have launched a large-scale ground, air and sea assault in the early hours of Friday morning. In a post on Telegram, Mahmoud Basal from Gaza…

US President Donald Trump has left the United Arab Emirates after the final stop of his whirlwind tour of the Middle East. Trump on Thursday pledged to strengthen US ties to the UAE and announced deals with the Gulf state totalling over $200 billion. But the US president has been criticised inside the US for indicating that he would accept a luxury…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US is "troubled" by the humanitarian situation in Gaza. At least 140 Palestinians were reported killed since Thursday in Israeli air strikes, according to Gazan health officials. Gaza has been under a complete Israeli blockade of all food and other humanitarian supplies for 10 weeks, and Israel has intensi…

Officials from Ukraine and Russia will meet today in Istanbul, Turkey for peace talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is attending the negotiations, but criticised the "low-level" delegation being sent by Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be there. US President Donald Trump suggested that significant progress in peace talk…

South African Charl Kleinhaus had defended his new US refugee status in a BBC interview, saying he fled his Mpumalanga farm after death threats. He is one of 59 Afrikaners who are being resettled in the US under a controversial Trump administration policy. President Donald Trump said the Afrikaners were victims of "racial discrimination". South Afr…

Donald Trump has dismissed hopes of progress at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine due to take place in Turkey. The US President told reporters that “nothing is going to happen until Putin and I get together ok?”Ukraine’s President Zelensky has arrived in Turkey and said he is ready for the planned talks. But he’s accused Vladimir Putin of not …

The world's media are in Istanbul in anticipation of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.President Zelensky has said he's sending his defence minister to negotiations, but Moscow has sent a lower-level delegation to Turkey. If discussions between the countries do happen, is this progress? And are we on the path to peace? For this episode of Ukra…

Today, we look at talks between world leaders and their officials in Turkey, where a breakthrough on peace in Ukraine was hoped for.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the country's capital Ankara, but Russian President Vladimir Putin stayed away despite having proposed talks.Russia editor Steve Ro…

DOOM: The Dark Ages marks a bold new chapter for the legendary franchise, but how does it balance its brutal legacy with fresh innovation? In this UK exclusive interview, Game Director Hugo Martin and Executive Producer Marty Stratton delve into the challenge of serving both longtime fans and a new generation of players. BBC Newsbeat asked what kee…

Over a 24-hour period this week, Israel intensified its strikes on Gaza, hitting two hospitals, as well as Jabalia refugee camp in the north.Israel says it was conducting strikes against Hamas fighters and infrastructure.The air strikes have killed 103 people in Gaza since midnight, according to the Hamas-run civil defence agency.Subscribe here: ht…

This week, there's cautious optimism about a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Diplomatic efforts from the US, Europe, Turkey and others have pushed direct talks between the two countries for the first time in three years. However, on the front line, fighting continues, with Moscow now controlling approximately 20% of Ukraine's land - includin…

Israeli air strikes in Gaza have killed at least 62 people overnight, according to hospital sources. At least nine separate places were hit in the south, while further north, Israel ordered people to leave parts of Gaza City. The air strikes come as an Israeli blockade on aid entering Gaza continues, with no supplies being allowed in for 10 weeks.S…

Today, what is President Trump achieving with his tour of the Middle East? On Wednesday President Trump met with the leaders of Syria and Qatar on his first major foreign trip as President. James is joined by the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent James Landale and BBC’s chief presenter in Washington Caitriona Perry to discuss.Also, James and Alex expl…

More than 100 people are reported to have been killed across Gaza over the last 24 hours as Israel steps up its attacks. The strikes hit two hospitals as well as a number of homes in Jabalia town and refugee camp. Israel said it was conducting strikes against Hamas fighters and infrastructure. These attacks come at a moment when the UN's head of hu…

US President Donald Trump has said his administration wants to accept a plane worth an estimated $400m (£303m) as a gift from Qatar, calling it "a great gesture" that he would be "stupid" to turn down.The potential move has been labelled "wildly illegal" by some members of the rival Democratic Party - something the White House denies - and it has a…

US President Donald Trump has announced that he's removing sanctions from Syria, in order to give the country "a chance at greatness". The country had been designated a state sponsor of terrorism since 1979 and following the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, the US government ramped up sanctions. There were celebrations on the streets in Syria…