Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisationIndian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power.IndiaBiden-Trump debates come with risks for both sidesThe campaigns have agreed to debate twice before November's election - and the stakes will be high.US & CanadaModi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisationIndian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power.IndiaBiden-Trump debates come with risks for both sidesThe campaigns have agreed to debate twice before November's election - and the stakes will be high.US & CanadaKey weeks ahead for Russia’s war in UkraineRussia has launched a push north of Kharkiv but its ultimate goal is so far unclear.EuropeAlgerian man found alive in cellar after 26 yearsOfficials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner.WorldTexas pardons man who shot Black Lives Matter protesterDaniel Perry shot an armed protester in Austin during a protest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.US & CanadaUnseen pictures of Royal Family to go on displayA new exhibition captures the family's more private and intimate moments from the past 100 years.UKUS airman dies after ejection seat misfiresCaptain John Robertson was killed after the seat activated while still on the ground in Texas.US & CanadaOnly from the BBCIs China's bubble tea bubble about to burst?Chinese bubble tea shares fizzle, raising questions about the industry and Hong Kong's stock market.AsiaEstonia's naked wellness tradition thought to cure all illsUsed for centuries by rural Estonians to heal their aches and pains, smoke saunas are a soulful experience that clears the mind and cleanses the spirit.TravelMore newsTrump lawyer accuses Cohen of lying in hush-money trialTensions boil over on a heated day in court, as the ex-president’s lawyer assails the prosecution's star witness.US & CanadaAt the scene of Slovak PM's shootingThe BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the town of Handlova, on what the attack could mean for Slovakia's divided society.EuropeBiden backs historic move to relax cannabis rulesThe plan does not legalise marijuana for recreational use as is currently the law in half the US.US & CanadaUS senator reveals wife's cancer amid bribery trialBob Menendez said his spouse and co-defendant would undergo a mastectomy following her diagnosis.US & CanadaIsraeli tank fire kills five IDF soldiers in north GazaThe reported friendly-fire incident in Jabalia is one of the deadliest since the war began.Middle EastAt the scene of Slovak PM's shootingThe BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the town of Handlova, on what the attack could mean for Slovakia's divided society.EuropeIndian football icon announces retirement from sportSunil Chhetri has said India's World Cup qualification match against Kuwait will be his last game.IndiaThe rise and fall of Canada's 'Crypto King'Canada police have charged Aiden Pleterski, 25, with fraud and laundering the proceeds of crime.US & CanadaVideo shows crash that left truck hanging off bridgeThe driver of the truck was rescued after ending up dangling 75ft above the Ohio river in Kentucky.US & CanadaBiden backs historic move to relax cannabis rulesThe plan does not legalise marijuana for recreational use as is currently the law in half the US.US & CanadaMust watch'We are restoring oysters once made extinct'Thirty thousand rare oysters are being reintroduced to the Firth of Forth having been wiped out by overfishing and pollution.ScotlandNew Miss USA crowned after previous winner resignsMaui native Savannah Gankiewicz has taken the title after Noelia Voigt quit, citing mental health challenges.US & CanadaAt the scene of Slovak PM's shootingThe BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the town of Handlova, on what the attack could mean for Slovakia's divided society.EuropePolice clear camp and retake building at UC IrvineGaza protesters had been at the California school for two weeks before occupying a building on Wednesday.US & CanadaVideo shows crash that left truck hanging off bridgeThe driver of the truck was rescued after ending up dangling 75ft above the Ohio river in Kentucky.US & CanadaSlovak PM shot in apparent assassination attemptSlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been shot, in what officials are calling an assassination attempt.EuropeHealthWhat a human vaccine for bird flu would look likeThe widespread presence of bird flu in US cattle and milk has vaccine scientists on high alert.See moreCultureThe 'lost' horror that's the UK's answer to Rosemary's BabyLittle-remembered BBC film Robin Redbreast was a chilling parable – about a single, pregnant woman trapped in a sinister village – that was ahead of its time.See moreIsrael-Gaza WarCan US floating pier improve Gaza’s critical aid pipeline?Police clear camp and retake building at UC IrvineIsraeli tank fire kills five IDF soldiers in north GazaWhat did ICJ ruling mean in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?The ICJ ruling has 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What did the court mean?War in UkraineKey weeks ahead for Russia’s war in UkraineKharkiv fighting difficult but under control - ZelenskyHow is China helping out sanctioned Russia?Ukraine troops pull back in Kharkiv after Russia offensiveUkraine says it has moved troops to "advantageous positions" as Russia intensifies its attacks on the region.US and Canada newsMicheal Cohen faces brutal questioning at Trump trialNorth Koreans worked US tech jobs using stolen IDs, feds sayUS senator reveals wife's cancer amid bribery trialTexas pardons man who shot Black Lives Matter protesterDaniel Perry shot an armed protester in Austin during a protest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.Asia newsIs China's bubble tea bubble about to burst?Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisationMurderer refused request to return to ChinaBone found during missing Japan steel worker searchPolice say DNA tests will be carried out to see if the remains are those of the 30-year-old employee.Spectacular Nasa footage of solar activity behind the auroraOur star's activity is increasing and that could mean more supercharged light shows on Earth.See moreAustralia newsLabuschagne hopes to be world's best batter againVictoria state parliament bans keffiyeh scarvesAustralian colonial statue toppled before historic ruling'Expressing myself through art' - Man City's Kennedy talks tattoosManchester City and Australia defender Alanna Kennedy tells BBC Sport about her tattoos and the stories behind them.UK newsGirls Aloud promise to delight fansSlot machines to go cashless as debit cards allowedUnseen pictures of Royal Family to go on displayHow claims about playground nails went viralBBC Verify examines how images of nails on playground gear have been shared wrongly by concerned parents.Middle East newsCan US floating pier improve Gaza’s critical aid pipeline?Israeli tank fire kills five IDF soldiers in north GazaWhat did ICJ ruling mean in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensiveIt says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court.Africa newsMeghan mania and big skirts: Africa's top shotsWorshippers locked in Nigeria mosque and set on fire The race to raise blood money to halt an executionWhy South Africa's health insurance is causing ructionsPresident Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy. SportChampionship play-offs: Rampant Leeds reach play-off final Relive the Championship play-offs semi-final as Leeds book a place at Wembley by beating Norwich 4-0 after the first game ended scoreless.See moreBusinessIs China's bubble tea bubble about to burst?Business locked in expensive AI 'arms race'Is the move to electric cars running out of power?Facebook and Instagram suspected to be 'too addictive'The EU says its concerned the platforms algorithms "stimulate behavioural addictions in children."TechnologyBusiness locked in expensive AI 'arms race'Pornhub partners with UK child abuse fighting charityThe rise and fall of Canada's 'Crypto King'Sony Music slams tech giants for unauthorised use of stars' songsSony Music suspects Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have used music from the likes of Adele and Beyonce.CultureThe 'lost' horror that's the UK's answer to Rosemary's Baby'Death notice' and tributes for Dublin-NY portalStars back Kevin Spacey acting return How to make a rental feel like a 'forever home'Making the very most of your temporary or rented living space can be a challenge – but with a bit of inspiration, you can create a domestic haven.SportSchauffele equals record as McIlroy & MacIntyre shineTyson Fury: the good, the bad, the ugly, the undisputed?'All I've done is fulfil prophecies' - Fury's boxing legacySmith seals Premier League play-off spot in styleMichael Smith seals the last spot in the Premier League Darts play-offs on his way to winning the final league-stage night in Sheffield.Sign up for our newslettersThe Essential ListThe week's best stories, handpicked by BBC editors, in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday.US Election UnspunCut through the spin with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher - in your inbox every Wednesday.In HistoryDiscover the headlines from this week in history. See the past come to life through the BBC's unique archive, in your inbox every Thursday.Earth'We are restoring oysters once made extinct'Pacific squid flashes its huge attack 'headlights'Afghan floods: ‘I found my family's bodies in the street’Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 21 million years ago and later spread to other countries.Science and healthWhat is the water parasite making some people ill?Spectacular Nasa footage of solar activity behind the auroraWhat a human vaccine for bird flu would look likeFacebook and Instagram suspected to be 'too addictive'The EU says its concerned the platforms algorithms "stimulate behavioural addictions in children."World’s TableA Korean feast that honours Buddha's birthA time-honoured guacamole lookalikeHow brewers are reviving ancient beersA new take on matzah ball soupTo embrace her Jewish heritage and Mexican upbringing, Fany Gerson adds spicy chillies, avocado, coriander and lime to her matzah ball soup – a perfect twist for a Passover Seder.TravelAn F1-fanatic chef's guide to Emilia-RomagnaWhere do all those Mother's Day flowers come from?The US Founding Father who travelled the globeYosemite's hidden Chinese American historyFrom the park's mountain peaks to its winding roads to its wood-panelled buildings, Chinese American history is everywhere in Yosemite – if you know where to look.