New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue

Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.

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Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

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Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives

Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body.

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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown

A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.

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'We didn't die': Pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic with 10 aboard

The 11 survivors spent roughly five hours on a life raft, before being rescued by the US Air Force off Florida coast.

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Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation

A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

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Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

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Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.

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South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.

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Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'

Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage.

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