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The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.

The seven-month-old boy's shrouded body was wrapped in a Palestinian flag and carried by his father to the graveyard.

On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".

Teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfils her huge potential with a first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is denied a fairytale French Open victory.

The city's governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.

The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.

The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island with his family, according to local reports.

The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.

Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.

The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.

The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.

Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.

The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.

The Israeli military says Friday's "incident is under review", expressing "deep sorrow for any harm caused".

Isro scientist Nandini Harinath wore the sari on the "single most critical day" of India's Mars mission.

Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

Dawa Sherpa was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain and spoke to the BBC from hospital.

Anthony Head, who first came to public attention for his role in 1980s Nescafe ads, has died at the age of 72.

The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.

The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet.

He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

The bans for Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are confirmed by the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin.

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.

Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.

A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.

Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.

It is taking place weeks after Xi met the leaders of the US and Russia - two countries that loom large over North Korea's foreign policy.

Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.

The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.

BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.

The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.

It could take weeks - or even a month - before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles.