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Gaddafi's son Saif 'freed' in Libya 11 June 2017 From the section Africa Image copyright Reuters Image caption Saif al-Islam Gaddafi (pictured in 2011) was sentenced to death by a court in Tripoli in 2015 Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, second son of the late deposed Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, is said to have …

Election results 2017: May to finalise cabinet amid DUP talks 10 June 2017 From the section Election 2017 Image copyright AFP/Getty Images Image caption Theresa May has already confirmed Philip Hammond (left) and Boris Johnson will keep their jobs Theresa May is expected to finalise her team of ministers late…

'Van hits pedestrians' on London Bridge 3 June 2017 From the section UK Reports a van has hit pedestrians on London Bridge in central London, with armed police understood to be at scene This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News Ap…

Trump: I would speak under oath on Comey 9 June 2017 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mr Trump says Mr Comey's testimony showed there was "no collusion, no obstruction" US President Donald Trump says he is "100%" willing to speak under oath about his conversations wi…

Theresa May to seek to form UK government 9 June 2017 From the section Election 2017 Theresa May will visit Buckingham Palace at 12:30 BST to seek permission to form a UK government, despite losing her Commons majority. The prime minister is attempting to stay in office on the understanding that the Democratic Unionist Party will support her minority administration. With one seat left to declare, the Tories are eight sea…

Election results 2017: Paul Nuttall quits as UKIP leader 9 June 2017 From the section Election 2017 comments Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionUKIP's Paul Nuttall: "I am standing down with immediate effect"UKIP's Paul Nuttall has stood down as leader of the party after it failed to win any seats in the general election. He has resigned with immediate effect, leaving Pete Whittle, London Asse…

Theresa May to seek to form UK government 9 June 2017 From the section Election 2017 Theresa May will visit Buckingham Palace at 12:30 BST to seek permission to form a UK government, despite losing her Commons majority. The prime minister is attempting to stay in office on the understanding that the Democratic Unionist Party will support her minority administration. With one seat left to declare, the Tories are eight sea…

Theresa May: Human rights laws could change for terror fight 7 June 2017 From the section Election 2017 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionTheresa May says Britain's security and intelligence agencies must have the powers they needTheresa May has said she will change human rights laws if they "get in the way" of tackling suspected terrorists. The PM said she would make it easier to deport foreign te…

Comey: Trump White House 'lied' about the FBI 8 June 2017 From the section US & Canada Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionComey: "Lies, plain and simple" Ex-FBI chief James Comey told Congress that the Trump administration's comments about him and the FBI were "lies plain and simple". Mr Comey told a Senate committee they were wrong to denigrate the agency and its leadership. He was also "conf…

Iran shootings: Parliament and Khomeini shrine attacked 7 June 2017 From the section Middle East Armed men have opened fire at the Iranian parliament and the shrine of Ayatollah Khomeini in the capital, Tehran, Iranian media report. At least one gunman fired shots inside parliament, wounding a guard, news agencies said. There are conflicting reports of other people hurt. There are also reports of a shooting at the maus…

General election 2017: Last push for votes in election campaign 7 June 2017 From the section Election 2017 Image copyright EPA/AFP Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are returning to their core themes as they tour the country in a last push for general election votes. On the final day of campaigning before voters go the polls, the PM is promising Brexit will lead to more jobs, home…

Theresa May: Human rights laws could change for terror fight 7 June 2017 From the section Election 2017 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionTheresa May says Britain's security and intelligence agencies must have the powers they needTheresa May has said she will change human rights laws if they "get in the way" of tackling suspected terrorists. The PM said she would make it easier to deport foreign te…

Four countries cut links with Qatar over 'terrorism' support 5 June 2017 From the section Middle East Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Diplomats from the UAE have been given 48 hours to leave Qatar Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusin…

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn face Question Time grilling 2 June 2017 From the section Election 2017 Image copyright EPA/Getty Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are being grilled by members of the public in a BBC Question Time election special. The two party leaders are appearing consecutively, rather than head-to-head, with Mrs May going first. It is their last chance to make th…