BBC nieuws

1. Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say

   The outdoor cafe was frequently used by journalists, activists and local residents.

2. 'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe

   Dozens of the country's mainland regions are currently under the second-highest alert as the heatwave continues.

3. US must rule out more strikes before new talks, Iranian minister tells BBC

   Majid Takht-Ravanchi said the Trump administration has "not made their position clear" on further attacks.

4. Idaho gunman in deadly ambush of fire crews had 'idolised' firefighters

   The suspect deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene.

5. I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader

   Sergei Tikhanovsky was kept isolated in bare, tiny cells and tells the BBC that Belarus must free other political prisoners.

6. Key witness in ex-Peru mayor's corruption case found dead

   José Miguel Castro was collaborating with prosecutors in the corruption case against Susana Villarán.

7. Jury retires in mushroom murder trial in Australia

   They will decide whether Erin Patterson murdered relatives with beef Wellingtons laced with toxic mushrooms.

8. Nearly 12 million estimated to lose health coverage under Trump budget bill

   The spending plan could also add nearly $3.3tn (£2.4tn) in debt, according to non-partisan analysis.

9. Prada acknowledges footwear design's Indian roots after backlash

   Prada described the Kolhapuri sandals as "leather footwear" but did not mention its origins, prompting backlash.

10. Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok

    Trump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group.

11. Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through football match in China

    The robots kicked, scored and tumbled while competing at a tourmentant in Beijing.

12. One of Hong Kong's last major pro-democracy parties disbands

    It is the third major opposition party to disband this year, ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law.

13. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

    Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

14. 'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russian claims occupied city returning to normal

    Russian shattered Mariupol with a months-long siege in 2022. Now, it says it's rebuilding it.

15. 'Every word has come back to haunt me': China cracks down on women who write gay erotica

    At least 30 writers have been arrested across the country since February, a lawyer tells the BBC.

16. Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage?

    Lionel Messi signs off from potentially his final game on the global stage with a heavy defeat - but he still shows some magic touches.

17. Queen of Katwe's gambit still in play for Uganda's slum chess players

    A famous chess club is still producing champions, but faces a daily struggle to survive.

18. 'A little bit melting': Intense heat across Europe

    A new heat record for June of 46C was set in Spain this weekend as Europe experiences an intense heatwave.

19. Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more

    Crowds have gathered at Pride celebrations around the world, including the Pride Parade NYC.

20. On the ground in Venice for Bezos's glitzy wedding

    BBC Rome correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Venice, amid protests against the nuptials.

21. Did a JD Vance meme get tourist banned from the US?

    US officials have denied claims that a Norwegian man was sent home because of a meme - but the case has raised international questions.

22. 'Iran pulses with anger and even deeper grief', says BBC's Lyse Doucet

    Lyse Doucet witnesses a mass state funeral for prominent figures killed in the recent conflict with Israel.

23. Satirical Bezos mannequins pop up in Venice ahead of wedding

    Unflattering installations depicting Amazon founder and his bride-to-be are attracting attention in the Italian city.

24. Moment South Korean man sets Seoul metro carriage on fire

    Authorities have released CCTV of an arson attack in Seoul on 31 May where six people suffered minor injuries.

25. US electrical worker left dangling after being hit by truck

    The man suffered minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment, local media reported.