WorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastLIVEIsrael strikes Rafah as fate of Gaza ceasefire deal hangs in balanceHamas said earlier it had approved a ceasefire proposal but Israel's Netanyahu says it is 'far from meeting' demands.Gazans celebrate after Hamas says it accepts ceasefireVideo shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza.Middle EastJudge threatens jail if Trump keeps breaking gag orderThe judge issues his most serious warning yet, calling the violations "a direct attack on the rule of law".US & CanadaArgentina's Milei defends radical austerity planThe Argentine leader tells the BBC that the "political caste" is bearing the brunt of his reforms.Latin America & CaribbeanEverything you need to know about Met Gala 2024A short story by British author JG Ballard serves as the annual fashion extravaganza's latest theme.US & CanadaGazans celebrate after Hamas says it accepts ceasefireVideo shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza.Middle EastRussia to hold nuclear drills following 'threats' from WestRussia will hold tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to recent comments by France and the UK, the Kremlin said.EuropeBoeing faces new probe over 787 inspection doubtsBoeing told US regulators it might not have properly inspected its 787 Dreamliner jets.BusinessJudge threatens jail if Trump keeps breaking gag orderThe judge issues his most serious warning yet, calling the violations "a direct attack on the rule of law".US & CanadaSurfers killed in likely carjacking, says MexicoThe three tourists, from Australia and US, were trying to stop the assailants from taking their truck.WorldUS soldier arrested in Russia accused of theftThe sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS.US & CanadaHundreds ill after eating bánh mì in VietnamMore than 560 Vietnamese people are taken to hospital with suspected food poisoning after eating the sandwiches.AsiaDrake responds to Kendrick Lamar accusations"I feel disgusted," says the musician, after Lamar claims he had relationships with underage women.Entertainment & ArtsColumbia cancels main graduation amid Gaza protestsThe Ivy League school says it will hold smaller celebrations to focus on "keeping them safe".US & CanadaWatch/ListenGazans celebrate after Hamas says it accepts ceasefireVideo shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza.Middle EastRafah evacuation: 'Where will we go now?'Palestinians have begun leaving parts of Rafah after Israel urged 100,000 people to evacuate the city.Middle EastDashcam shows tornado obliterate Nebraska buildingThere were dozens of workers still inside when the extreme weather event struck - 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