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G7: Brexit 'risk to global growth' 27 May 2016 From the section Business Image copyright Getty Images A declaration at the G7 meeting in Japan says a vote by the UK to leave the European Union would pose a "serious threat to global growth". In their final statement, the group warned that a UK exit from the EU would reverse the trend of increased global trade, investment and jobs. The meeting brings together the world's leadi…

EU referendum: Salmond predicts Scots poll in two years if UK backs Brexit 26 May 2016 From the section UK Politics Media captionVictoria Derbyshire hosted an EU referendum debate with an audience of young votersFormer SNP leader Alex Salmond has said he would expect another referendum on Scottish independence within two years of a Brexit vote, in a BBC EU debate. He said if Scotland was "dragged out" of the EU "against our will" on 23 June he believed there would be another vote - and it would be for indepe…

Treasury warns of 'Brexit pension hit' 26 May 2016 From the section EU Referendum Image copyright PA Image caption "It's important that pensioners understand what's at stake for them," George Osborne said. The Treasury has warned that millions of current and future pensioners will be worse off if the UK leaves the European Union. Its analysis suggests Brexit…

Deal on junior doctor contract 'agreed' 18 May 2016 From the section Health Image copyright PA A deal has been agreed in the long-running dispute over a new junior doctors' contract in England. Government negotiators and the British Medical Association leadership have reached an agreement after eight days of talks at conciliation service Acas. The offer will now be put to a referendum of BMA members. That means it could stil…

Trump wins enough for nomination - count 26 May 2016 From the section US & Canada Donald Trump wins enough delegates to secure Republican presidential nomination at July convention - AP count 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 App then details on how to do so are avail…

Net migration to UK rises to 333,000 26 May 2016 From the section EU Referendum Net migration to the UK rose to 333,000 in 2015, according to the Office for National Statistics. The net figure is the number of people who moved to the UK for at least a year, less the number leaving the UK for at least a year. The net figure for other EU citizens was 184,000, up 10,000 on 2014. The figures, the last before the EU referendum on 23 June, are expected to be the focus of deba…

French labour dispute: Nuclear power plant workers to join strike 26 May 2016 From the section Europe Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Nuclear power provides most of France's electricity Workers at French nuclear power stations are due to down tools on Thursday amid growing industrial action over controversial labour reforms. The CGT union said st…

Steel pension changes considered 25 May 2016 From the section Business Government considering changes to British Steel pension scheme to help protect steel making in the UK. 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 App then details on how to do so are available on this help page…

Eleven US states oppose transgender schools edict 25 May 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright AFP Image caption The White House order affects schools and universities that receive federal funds Eleven US states have filed a lawsuit challenging the Obama administration's recent efforts to expand the rights of transgender students. The White H…

Nadiya Savchenko: Russia frees Ukraine servicewoman 25 May 2016 From the section Europe Image copyright AP Image caption Nadiya Savchenko said she was "ready to once again give my life for Ukraine on the battlefield" Russia has freed jailed Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who became a symbol of resistance against Moscow. "I am free," Savchenko told a crowd…

Bill Cosby ordered to stand trial for sex assault case 24 May 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright EPA Image caption Mr Cosby could go to prison for 10 years if convicted A US judge has determined there is enough evidence to send actor and comedian Bill Cosby to trial on a sexual assault charge. Mr Cosby is accused of drugging and molesting …

Afghan Taliban announce successor to Mullah Mansour 25 May 2016 From the section Asia The Afghan Taliban have announced a new leader to replace Mullah Akhtar Mansour who was killed in a US drone strike. In a statement, the Taliban acknowledged Mansour's death for the first time and named his successor as Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada. Mansour was killed in a strike on his car in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Saturday. Mansour assumed the leadership in July 2015, r…

Greece bailout: Eurozone agrees 'breakthrough' debt deal 25 May 2016 From the section Europe Image copyright AFP Image caption The Brussels talks between Eurozone ministers lasted well into the night Eurozone finance ministers have agreed to extend further bailout loans to Greece as well as debt relief, in what they call a "major breakthrough". After late-ni…

EU referendum: Ex-military officers fighting for EU exit 25 May 2016 From the section EU Referendum Image copyright Ministry of Defence Image caption Britain has the fifth largest defence budget in the world and the biggest of any EU member EU policies are undermining the UK's combat effectiveness, a dozen former senior military officers have warned. Speaki…

Syria conflict: Kurds launch campaign north of IS-held Raqqa 25 May 2016 From the section Middle East Related Topics Syrian civil war Image copyright AFP Image caption The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) alliance is a key ally of the US-led coalition against IS A US-backed alliance of Syrian Kur…