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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to rebuff on Thursday (May 9) a vow by U.S. President Joe Biden to halt some weapons supplies to Israel if it attacks Rafah, saying the country was prepared to stand alone if necessary.

Donald Trump's lawyer sought to show inconsistencies in porn star Stormy Daniels' various tellings of a 2006 sexual encounter she has said she had with Trump, part of an effort on Thursday (May 9) to undermine her credibility as a witness in the first criminal trial of a sitting or former U.S. president.

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans lined up for hours in the sun in the western suburbs of Paris on Tuesday (May 9) for the first night of the European leg of her billion-dollar Eras concert tour.

Famous landmarks and monuments across Europe were lit up to mark Europe Day and motivate citizens to participate in the upcoming European Parliament elections in June.

Around a hundred people gathered at a pro-Israeli protest in Malmo on Thursday (May 9) to show support for Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

U.S. President Joe Biden's announcement that he would withhold arms supplies if Israel went through with its assault of Rafah drew a defiant reaction alongside unease at the possible longer term fallout from the open clash with Israel's most vital ally. Zachary Goelman produced this report.

Mercer Labs Museum of Art of Technology is a 36,000 square foot space in downtown Manhattan featuring 15 exhibitions called "Limitless." Artist Roy Nachum says they were designed to be accessible for everyone to enjoy.

Souad Zohair has to travel up a dangerous coast to receive kidney dialysis at the last hospital in the Gaza Strip that still has functioning dialysis machines. She used to get treatment near her home in Rafah, but the hospital shut down after Israel's latest offensive. Kristy Kilburn reports.

King Charles joked he had been "allowed out of his cage" on Thursday (May 9) as the British monarch visited a military training college on his latest engagement since returning to public duties after his cancer diagnosis.

Displaced Palestinians are fleeing Rafah, fearing an Israeli ground offensive is imminent, and Deir Al Balah in the central Gaza Strip is now heaving with people. Many say they're already struggling to find a place to set up camp. Lucy Fielder has more.

Brazilian soldiers rescued Pedro Dias de Oliveira, who was clinging to a fence in a flooded area of Port Alegre on Wednesday (May 8). He said he was trying to reach higher ground when the water started rising and panic set in.

Prince Harry made a rare public appearance in London on Wednesday (May 8) when he attended a service of thanksgiving to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

Demonstrators, like Matilda Varatta and Felicia Kvist, gathered in Eurovision 2024 host city Malmo on Thursday (May 9) to protest Israel's participation in the song contest ahead of this year's second semi-final. The song contest is taking place amid protests and boycotts over the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, triggered by Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel.

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Thursday (May 9) of risking a global conflict and said no one would be allowed to threaten the world's biggest nuclear power as Russia marked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. Lauren Anthony reports.

University of Maine's massive 3D printer created a prototype house made entirely from bio-based materials. Researchers say it may one day create entire neighborhoods. Ilan Rubens has more.

London-based queer wrestling outfit Fist Club aims to prove "that wrestling isn't just drag for straight people, it's drag for everyone." Sean Hogan has more.

TikTok plans to start labeling images and video uploaded to its video-sharing service that have been generated using artificial intelligence, it said on Thursday (May 9), using a digital watermark known as Content Credentials.

Britain’s Prince William hit the beach on Thursday (May 9), meeting children learning about sea safety and speaking with local organisations during a two-day visit to Cornwall.

Israeli demonstrators on Thursday (May 9) blocked a road near the desert town of Mitzpe Ramon as they protested against aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip, bringing traffic to a standstill. Drone video showed trucks as well as other vehicles lined in stationary queues on a winding desert road.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Eurovision 2024 host city Malmo on Thursday (May 9) to protest Israel's participation in the song contest ahead of this year's second semi-final.

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the European Parliament's visiting President Roberta Metsola spoke to the media in Kyiv on Thursday (May 9), air raid sirens started to blare - a reminder of the threat of Russian missile and drone attacks which have intensified across the country.

With unemployment at record levels and an economy in trouble, South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) is touting the welfare state as a landmark achievement ahead of a general election. But with the number of people requiring assistance rising, the system is under strain. David Doyle has more.

With Israel performing on the Eurovision Song Contest stage on Thursday (May 9) in the second semi-final, large pro-Palestinian protests are planned in host city Malmo. As a protest ship docks in the Swedish city, Israeli fans say they feel disillusioned in the face of calls to boycott the country. Olivia Chan has more.

Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul is being inundated by its worst flooding in 80 years, with at least 100 dead, thousands displaced, and desperate survivors seeking food and basic supplies. Animal rescue organizations are also helping to evacuate numerous stranded animals.

Chinese President Xi Jinping was greeted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and President Tamas Sulyok in Budapest on Thursday (May 9) as he makes his third stop on his first European tour in five years.