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Monday, June 08, 2026 5:50 AM ET

BBC News - World

Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks -- The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.

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Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim -- During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

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LIVE - Israel hits Iran with air strikes after Tehran fires missiles at northern Israel - It's the first time Iran and Israel have attacked each other's territory since a ceasefire began in April. Donald Trump had reportedly urged Israel not to retaliate.

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At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines -- The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

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Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure -- Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders. -- World

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'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions -- Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

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Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns -- Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

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Stock markets fall on tech plunge and renewed Middle East attacks -- Markets in Europe and Asia were hit by a tech sell-off, and oil rises as Iran and Israel launch attacks at each other

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Peru election result close as vote counting continues -- The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.

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Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout -- The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

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Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea? -- Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

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'We don't look at the sky anymore': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane -- A grandfather, a survivor, a witness: one year after the crash, the people on the ground tell their stories.

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Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East -- The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

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'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment -- The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.

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Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg -- The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

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Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea -- A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.

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Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst? -- Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

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Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia? -- Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it's costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people -- Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.

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Trump to cheer on Knicks at NBA Finals game in New York City -- The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.

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Ten dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta, Italian coastguard says -- At least 10 bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat carrying about 60 people capsized near Malta , the Italian coastguard says.

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Five people injured in stabbing at New York City's Penn Station -- The city is currently heightening security measures before President Trump visits on Monday to watch the NBA finals.

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