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US economy shrinks 0.3%
There was a sharp downturn in the US economy in the first three months of the year
Transgender women's football ban
The FA in England has banned transgender women from women's football
US-Ukraine resources deal
The US and Ukraine have signed a deal giving access to some of Ukraine's resources
Gaza mass starvation warning
We hear about the warnings of mass starvation in Gaza
's AfD classified as 'extremist'
's far-right AFD party has been officially classified as "extremist"
Israel's plan to expand Gaza offensive
The plans includes moving the 2.1 million Palestinians in Gaza towards the south
Jury selection begins in Diddy sex trafficking trial
Diddy has denied all the charges against him and has rejected a plea deal
Canadian PM Mark Carney meets President Trump
We have the latest from the White House
President Trump hosts Canadian PM Mark Carney at White House
Relations between the two countries are at a historic low
Pakistan vows response to Indian strikes
Tensions have been rising between the two countries after a militant attack in Kashmir
Conclave starts to elect new pope
We're live from the Vatican where cardinals have gathered to decide the next pope
Conclave votes for the next pope
We're live from the Vatican where cardinals have gathered to elect a new pope
New pope is elected
White smoke emerges from the chimney in the Vatican - a new pope has been elected
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BBC OS gives a vibrant of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
The new Pope gets to work
Mark Lowen reports live from the Vatican on reaction to Pope Leo XIV's first mass
Pope Leo XIV delivers his first sermon
Pope Leo XIV has called for the Catholic Church to "desperately" counter a lack of faith
Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding
The group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey
Hamas release Israeli-American hostage
Edan Alexander has been transferred to Israeli forces in Gaza.
US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal
US President Trump is meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
UN: Israel denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war'
The head of UNRWA says blocking food deliveries to Gaza is a war crime
Medics say dozens killed in Gaza airstrikes
Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed at least 80.
Syrians react to US decision to lift sanctions
We speak to Syrians who react to news about the US lifting sanctions on their country
Zelensky: Russia 'not serious' about talks
Talks between Ukrainian and Russian teams were scheduled for Istanbul on Thursday
Uncertainty over Russia-Ukraine talks
President Zelensky says Russia is "not serious" about negotations
Another wave of Israeli strikes on Gaza
We have the latest on the Israeli attacks in northern Gaza
Ukraine and Russia agree prisoner exchange
Both nations to swap 1,000 prisoners after the first face-to-face talks in three years.
Israel to allow 'minimal' aid into Gaza
An 11-week blockade of Gaza has brought the territory to the brink of famine
Trump and Putin phone call on Ukraine
We have the latest on the phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump
More aid trucks to arrive in Gaza
The UN says Israel has given permission for around 100 aid lorries to enter Gaza
