Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election ↗
Front page leadThe former Ukrainian defence minister has called for a presidential election, despite martial law being in place since February 2022, which suspends elections.
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The BBC News front page features a range of international stories, including developments in the Ukraine conflict, US politics and legal cases, and international relations. There is also a story on a public health study in London and a feature on out-of-office replies.
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Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada, saying deal close ↗
US President Donald Trump has temporarily halted new tariffs on Canada for three days, indicating that a deal to avert import taxes is close to being finalized.
'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused ↗
A witness in the murder trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, an associate of Tupac Shakur, testified that they were threatened with contempt of court if they refused to testify.
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears ↗
A US court heard arguments in a lawsuit alleging Meta (Facebook) intentionally designed its platforms to be addictive for children, while Meta argued that social media addiction is not a recognized condition.
'Catastrophic' hotel blunder caused unfair trial, mushroom murderer's lawyers… ↗
Lawyers for Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three relatives with poisonous mushrooms, argue that a 'catastrophic' hotel error led to an unfair trial.
French civil servant drugged women to make them urinate ↗
Over 200 women have accused a French civil servant of drugging them with the intention of making them urinate themselves; two victims share their experiences.
South Korea shortens war games with US ↗
South Korea has shortened its joint military exercises with the US, reportedly at Washington's request, following President Trump's earlier comments about curtailing such drills.
US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase ↗
The US has condemned Israeli airstrikes on a Syrian airbase as an 'unnecessary escalation', while Damascus described the attacks as an 'unjustified act of aggression'.
Camilla admits it was 'difficult' to keep King's cancer diagnosis a secret ↗
Queen Camilla has revealed the challenges of keeping King Charles's cancer diagnosis private.
Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation ↗
Police have revealed that a Thai teenager found in a suitcase died from suffocation.
Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next? ↗
An analysis of Russia's threats towards the UK and potential future developments.
Iranian academic writes of US detention 'hell' ↗
An Iranian academic describes his experience of US detention, linking it to the 1979 hostage crisis.
Five Australian rules footy players suspended amid police investigation ↗
Five Australian rules football players have been suspended as part of an ongoing police investigation.
Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza ↗
Ten months after a ceasefire, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza remain unaccounted for, leading to an agonizing search for answers by their families.
Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission amid growing concerns ↗
BBC Verify uses satellite imagery to track the USS Lincoln on one of its longest deployments, amid concerns about conditions.
Children's lung recovery in London's ultra low emission zone ↗
A study shows that children's lung capacity improved and caught up with peers in less polluted areas after the introduction of London's ultra low emission zone.
Indian activist jailed after taking on luxury hotel plan ↗
The detention of an Indian activist challenging a luxury hotel development near Kaziranga National Park highlights a broader conflict over land and development.
The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply ↗
As holiday season peaks, BBC Business offers guidance on crafting effective out-of-office email replies.
Lindsay Clancy begged for help before children's killings, mother-in-law… ↗
Lindsay Clancy's mother-in-law testified that Clancy had sought help before killing her children, though Clancy admits the killings but pleads not guilty by reason of postpartum psychosis.
Musiala collapses during match for second time ↗
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has collapsed during a match for the second time in four days and is being treated for a 'neurological dysfunction'.
Earl Spencer to publish life story of his sister, Princess Diana ↗
Earl Spencer will release a book detailing the life story of his late sister, Princess Diana, nearly 30 years after her death.
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