The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.

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Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

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Turkey detains 357 suspected IS members in nationwide raids

The arrests come just a day after three police officers were killed during a siege in the town of Yalova.

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Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat - but show little evidence that peace is near for Ukraine

Although both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.

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Toxic air, broken roads and unpicked rubbish - why India's big cities are becoming unliveable

Many Indian cities rank at the bottom of liveability indexes despite big government spending on infrastructure.

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Mexico train crash kills 13 and injures almost 100

An investigation is under way after the train derailed as it rounded a bend near the town of Nizanda.

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Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame

The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.

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Watch: Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

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Two killed in suspected Palestinian ramming and knife attack in Israel

Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.

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Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue

Cambodia accuses Thailand of "indiscriminate attacks", as negotiators meet for a third day to try to end weeks of renewed fighting.

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Turkey detains 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'

Turkish authorities say firearms were seized and efforts to trace further suspected members are continuing.

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Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'

The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

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Pope Leo urges 'courage' to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address

The pope also laments the condition of Palestinians during his address to worshippers at the Vatican.

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Trump-backed candidate wins in knife-edge Honduran election

His rival Salvador Nasralla says he will not accept the result, but urges his supporters to remain calm.

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Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre's board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.

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Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine

Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.

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Three dead after Russia launches 'massive' attack across Ukraine

Several regions are without power after missile and drone strikes targeted several cities.

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Trump says US 'has to have' Greenland after naming special envoy

Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future.

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Trump says US will keep or sell oil seized from Venezuela

The US president also says the US intends to keep the tankers it has intercepted off the coast of Venezuela.

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'I knew something was seriously wrong - again': Bondi area reels from two deadly attacks in two years

The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores scarred and traumatised.

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Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years

There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.

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Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit

Yang, one of the most prominent cast members, also hosts a podcast and stars in the Wicked film series.

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Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is booed as he arrives at the memorial event.

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Who and what are in the Epstein files?

High-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson, can be seen in the long-awaited files.

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EU agrees €90bn loan for Ukraine but without using Russian assets

EU leaders said the loan would be repayable only when Russia paid reparations for the war.

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Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons

Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.

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Uganda prison officer sacked for 'politicking' on TikTok

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

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South Africa defiant after US threatens 'consequences' over refugee centre raid

South Africa has accused the US of employing Kenyans without work permits to process refugee applications.

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Bangladesh newspaper staff recall 'gasping for air' as offices set ablaze

The fresh protests are sparked by the death of one of the leaders of protests that ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.

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Parents in India devastated as children with thalassemia test HIV positive

The five cases in Madhya Pradesh state come weeks after a similar incident was reported in Jharkhand state.

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Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.

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Family release video of Matilda at beach as aunt calls for 'happiness and love'

The aunt of the youngest victim of the Bondi shooting says those who are angry should "plant a seed of happiness" in their heart in memory of her niece Matilda..

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F1's Kimi Antonelli goes incognito while go-karting

The driver gets two penalty points but manages to clock the fastest lap of the session.

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Who are the Bondi shooting victims?

Authorities say two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl were among the victims.

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US offers Ukraine 'strong' security guarantees but territory still unresolved

While US officials talked up progress in Berlin, there was little detail on how the issue of Ukraine's sovereignty would be resolved.

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Manhunt resumes for Brown University gunman after 'person of interest' released

Two people died and nine others were injured in the incident in Rhode Island on Saturday.

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Smooth end to Messi India tour after Kolkata chaos

Messi's India tour had a chaotic start after angry fans in Kolkata damaged a stadium after failing to catch a glimpse of him.

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'Never give up': Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions

"It's a feeling of incredible happiness," says political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova, freed after more than five years.

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'This felt inevitable': Australian Jews say growing antisemitism made attack predictable

Many are asking why more wasn't done to prevent the shootings after a spate of antisemitism-related offences.

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Eyewitness captures moment man tackles and disarms Bondi shooter

New South Wales Police say that 12 people were killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community.

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'Person of interest' detained over Brown University shooting, police say

Two people died and nine others were injured in the incident in Rhode Island on Saturday.

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Three Americans killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says

Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in the attack, according to the US Central Command.

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What we know so far about the Brown University shooting

Police are searching for the suspect after a gunman opened fire in a classroom, killing two and injuring nine others in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Ukraine's health supplies hit in series of Russian strikes on medical warehouses

Warehouses supplying the vast majority of Ukraine's pharmacies have been destroyed over recent months.

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Watch: Furious fans invade pitch at Messi event in India

Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star.

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Turkish car ferry damaged in strike at Ukrainian port

Ukraine's president has blamed Russia for the attack as Turkey called for a suspension of strikes on shipping and ports.

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'It was little kids': Taylor Swift breaks down as she talks of Southport attack

The singer met met families and victims of the Southport stabbing attack, backstage during her Eras tour last year.

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Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane wing

Footage shows the skydiver stuck on the wing before cutting himself free and continuing with dive.

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Chaos in Brazil Congress during push to cut Bolsonaro's sentence

Scuffles broke out during a vote linked to attempts to reduce the former president's jail term.

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Stephen Miller’s Stock Sale Raises Questions, Ethics Experts Say

By Ana Swanson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YAVBGv9

South Korea protests Chinese and Russian warplanes in its airspace

Seoul says it will "actively respond" to neighbouring countries' activities in its air defence zone.

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Zohran Mamdani confirms he will live in historic Gracie Mansion as New York mayor

It was not clear if he would stay in his rent-stabilised apartment in the borough of Queens.

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CCTV shows Matisse heist suspects making off with artworks on foot

Brazilian officials say thieves held up a security guard and an elderly couple before making off with the artworks on foot.

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Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books

The leak in the Egyptian department comes just weeks after a jewellery heist that put the museum's security infrastructure under scrutiny.

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Syrians share their thoughts one year on from the fall of Assad

The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution.

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Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

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Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau

The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian Prime Minster.

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Death toll from devastating Indonesia floods passes 900

More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week.

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Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

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What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner?

Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.

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How to Find a Date in a Country With Over 30 Million Extra Men

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Netflix reportedly closes in on Warner Bros deal

The streaming giant has emerged as the top bidder ahead of rivals Comcast and Paramount Skydance, reports say.

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A Drunk Raccoon Passed Out in the Bathroom of a Virginia Liquor Store

By Victor Mather from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vyhXZp0

Trump Renames Institute of Peace for Himself

By Aishvarya Kavi from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/LQJPR82

'Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

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Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?

The world-first law aims to reduce the risks children face online, but critics fear it may not work.

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U.S. Pauses Immigration Applications From Nations on Travel Ban List

By Hamed Aleaziz and Jazmine Ulloa from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zKJi2k4

Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests

Demonstrators said the plan - the country's first in euros - attempted to hide widespread government corruption.

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Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence

A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.

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I’m an A.I. Developer. Here’s How I’m Raising My Son.

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'Hung by my wrists and beaten': Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity

Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was freed in September, tells the BBC that her two years in captivity left her physically and mentally scarred.

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The 50 Best Clothing Stores in America

By Steven Kurutz, Misty White Sidell, Jon Caramanica, Gina Cherelus, Miya Lee, Alex Vadukul, Jacob Gallagher, Stella Bugbee and Sadiba Hasan from NYT Style https://ift.tt/0QiIuX7

Four dead in Russian attack as diplomatic efforts to end war continue

As US negotiating teams continue to hold talks with Moscow and Kyiv, Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky set for visit to Republic of Ireland

It will be the first official visit to Ireland by a Ukrainian president and first lady.

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Watch: Moment huge fireball destroys Sydney waste facility

A large chemical tank was blown into the air by the inferno at North St Mary's in western Sydney, Australia.

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Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up?

A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign.

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Zelensky's top adviser resigns after anti-corruption raid on his home

Andriy Yermak, 54, has been the Ukrainian president's chief of staff throughout Russia's full-scale war.

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Guinea-Bissau coup was a sham, West African political figures say

Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former leader say they do not believe the military takeover was genuine.

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'This was preventable': Anger and unanswered questions after Hong Kong fire

Questions are mounting as to how the deadly fire spread so rapidly - and who should be held responsible.

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Pope Leo arrives in Turkey on first foreign trip of papacy

He will gather with leaders of other Christian traditions in Nicaea and celebrate Mass in Beirut.

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Police investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace

Police search ex-President Chakwera's residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

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South Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next year

The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority.

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Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks

Video footage shows large plumes of smoke billowing up into the sky, as firefighters on cranes try and put out the blaze.

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Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest

The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.

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Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats

By Lisa Lerer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cRk3JtD

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.

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Michelin-starred Australian chef Skye Gyngell dies aged 62

Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.

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Cameroon's opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety

The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.

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'No one will support it': Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace plan

Ukrainian soldiers at the front are angry, defiant and resigned after US plan became public.

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Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?

Aishat Baimuradova fled her home this year in the hope of living the way she wanted, but she was then found dead in her rented flat.

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For Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Rough Education in MAGA Politics

By Robert Draper from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1BvXfWQ

Orthodox Jewish Man Sentenced to 103 Years for Sex Abuse May Go Free

By Santul Nerkar from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2RjHClW

Seven bodyguards arrested over Mexican mayor's murder

Carlos Manzo, an outspoken critic of cartel violence, was gunned down in public on 1 November.

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Family of missing Colombian seek answers after US strike on alleged drug boat

Lizbeth Perez's uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.

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Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev: Putin propagandist or key to peace with Ukraine?

Putin's envoy finds himself under the spotlight over a draft peace plan that emerged after he spent days with Steve Witkoff in Miami.

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Turkey set to host COP31 after reaching compromise with Australia

Australia will now support the Turkish bid to host the climate talks in return for their minister chairing them.

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Trump Approves the Release of the Epstein Files, but Loopholes Remain

By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/mYcZhKB

Ripley's revealed as buyer of $12m golden toilet

The first edition of Maurizio Cattelan's work was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019.

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The only 'no' vote on releasing Epstein files

The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill that was - almost - unanimous.

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French energy giant Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre

TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings.

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A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree

When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.

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Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets

President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks.

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Moment Ex-Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina's sentence is announced

Hasina has called the court's decision "biased and politically motivated" in a statement released after the verdict.

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Thirteen injured after demolition derby car hits crowd in Australia

The car was taking part in the race in New South Wales when it drove through a fence and hit the grandstand, police said.

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US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia

Tens of thousands of people's personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

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The Strategic Uncoupling of Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander

By Nicholas Fandos and Benjamin Oreskes from NYT New York https://ift.tt/NKsISfb

Russian drone slams into block of flats in deadly wave of strikes across Kyiv

Six people are killed in Kyiv, and Ukraine targets one of Russia's biggest oil ports on the Black Sea coast.

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Second brother of French anti-drugs campaigner shot dead in Marseille

Investigators fear the murder of a second brother of Amine Kessaci is meant as a warning to him.

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Freed British-Egyptian activist not allowed to fly to UK, family says

Mr Abdel Fattah was Egypt's best known political prisoner until seven weeks ago, when he was released from jail.

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Australian schools shut over asbestos risk in children's sand

The Australian regulator has recalled several sand products used by children for play, but says the risk from them is "low".

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'There's a bit of anxiety': Stranger Things cast and creators on the show's end

After five seasons the show is coming to an end, but a spin-off is already in development.

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'There was a state of terror': Sudan hospital worker describes fleeing before alleged massacre

"I have lost the people whose faces I used to see smiling," says Abdu-Rabbu Ahmed after escaping el-Fasher.

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Brothers charged with South African rapper's murder after extradition

The Ndimande brothers returned after a lengthy battle to block their extradition from Eswatini.

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'There was blood everywhere': Delhi residents recount horror of huge car explosion

Eyewitnesses describe what they saw after the blast near the Red Fort in the Indian capital.

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Ahead of the G20, is Johannesburg's city centre in ruins?

Some residents in the heart of the South African city are living amid sewage in derelict buildings run by criminal gangs.

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Thousands take to Lisbon streets over proposed labour laws

The government wants to make it easier for employers to fire people and to limit some compassionate leave.

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British ex-soldier arrested over alleged murder of Kenyan woman in 2012

Robert James Purkiss faces extradition over allegations he murdered Agnes Wanjiru.

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The Ruling About Passports Isn’t About ID. It’s About Social Control.

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Ukrainians would like to watch comedies - but for now their culture is defined by war

Nearly four years on from Russia's invasion, the arts are back but the war permeates everything.

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'Our job is only killing' - how Sudan's brutal militia carried out a massacre

BBC Verify tracks how the RSF killed unarmed people in a massacre that humanitarian officials believe left 2,000 dead.

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COP30: World leaders take aim at Trump for climate inaction

World leaders address COP30 climate summit in Belém and take aim at Trump record on climate change.

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Kenya demands safety for its citizens after Tanzania's post-poll crackdown

Some Kenyans have reportedly been killed, injured and others detained by Tanzanian security officers.

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Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico

Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was 'not respectful' at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday

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In Mamdani's New York win, India's Nehru finds an echo

At his New York victory rally, Zohran Mamdani gave a nod to Nehru’s iconic speech marking India's independence.

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Antarctic glacier's rapid retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'

A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree.

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Nato 'will stand with Ukraine' to get long-lasting peace, senior official tells BBC

Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone tells the BBC the Russia-Ukraine war is bogged down, and it is "almost time to sit and talk".

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Justin Baldoni case against Blake Lively dismissed after deadline lapse

The actor and director's $400m lawsuit against his former co-star is formally ended by a US judge.

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Trump Administration Must Make Food Stamp Payments Within Days, Judge Says

By Tony Romm from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VdpWHs4

Trump tells military to prepare for 'action' in Nigeria

The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians - though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.

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Masked agents, tear gas, and raids: the tactics used in Trump's deportation drive

BBC Verify has gathered more than 70 videos to track how President Trump's illegal immigration crackdown has unfolded so far.

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As the Shutdown Pain Grows, Trump Attends to Other Matters

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/F5Z6U7r

Defence of Donbas town a priority, Zelensky says, as special forces deployed

Army sources tell the BBC military intelligence special forces are being used to protect supply lines into Pokrovsk.

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South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners

Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump's plans racist.

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'Give your money away,' Billie Eilish tells billionaires

The singer called on the mega wealthy to donate more to charity, during a speech at the WSJ Awards attended by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and George Lucas.

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Watch: US and China's different reports of their trade meeting

The BBC's Laura Bicker explains how the two nation's have reported on the trade negotiations.

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Australian girls being 'hunted' by online crime gangs to commit violent acts

Groups of young men are coercing and exploiting vulnerable girls "for fun", Australian police say.

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Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over election unrest, government says

The threat against Issa Tchiroma Bakary comes a day after he was declared the runner-up in disputed presidential polls.

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Rare earths, Nobel nomination and cheers: Trump ends Japan leg of Asia tour

The red carpet was rolled out for Trump by Japan's Sanae Takaichi, who has only been prime minister since last week.

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Inside Syria's jail for IS suspects as officials say attacks by group are rising

Kurdish counter-terrorism officials tell the BBC so-called Islamic State cells in Syria are regrouping and increasing attacks.

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UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

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Will Trump's 'peace deal' solve Thailand-Cambodia dispute?

Donald Trump has claimed to have ended another war, this time between Thailand and Cambodia. But what does this latest agreement actually amount to?

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'Brothers in the forest' - the fight to protect an isolated Amazon tribe

Peru's Mashco Piro face a struggle to survive in the 21st Century, but locals want to help them.

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Bannon Claims ‘There Is a Plan’ for Trump to Run for a Third Term

By Chris Cameron from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/dQeC8pu

Japanese tourist falls to death at Pantheon in Italy

Local media reports the 69-year-old had been sitting on a wall when he lost his balance.

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'Mind-boggling' poker fraud used X-ray tables, high-tech glasses and NBA players

Prosecutors said the elaborate plot, which allegedly netted $7m from victims, belonged in a Hollywood film.

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We won't accept a stolen vote, Cameroon opposition leader tells BBC

Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail.

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A Pile of Rubble: After 123 Years, the East Wing Is Gone

By Elisabeth Bumiller from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/iOArKce

Huge noise then I yelled to get out - Louvre attendant recalls shock of heist

The attendant describes the moment thieves used an angle grinder to burst into the Gallery of Apollo.

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Trump Is Wasting No Time in Tearing Down the East Wing

By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/uGl9XCQ

Another French museum robbery sees 2,000 gold and silver coins stolen

The theft from the Maison des Lumières in Langres is the latest in as string of cultural institution heists in France.

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Forty migrants, including infants, die as boat sinks off Tunisia

All the victims and those rescued were from sub-Saharan African countries, an official says.

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EU set to endorse deal to turn frozen Russian assets into support for Ukraine

The contentious proposal would see Kyiv receive €140bn (£121bn) worth of frozen Russian state assets currently held in Belgium.

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Israel identifies bodies of two hostages returned by Hamas

The recovery of Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar's remains means Hamas has returned 15 of the 28 deceased hostages held in Gaza before the ceasefire.

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Louvre reopens three days after French crown jewels stolen

The world's most-visited museum shut its doors after jewels worth tens of millions were stolen on Sunday.

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Lisbon funicular crash initial report reveals litany of failings

A preliminary report says a cable that broke on the Glória funicular last month had never been certified, and mentions other failures.

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Tornado hits Paris suburbs leaving one dead

A 23-year-old construction worked has been killed after a tornado tore through Val-d'Ois, north of Paris, on Monday, toppling three construction cranes.

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BBC at scene of 'brazen' Louvre jewel theft

The BBC's Hugh Schofield is outside the museum in Paris where the "extraordinary, daring and brazen" robbery took place.

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'It's like a scene from a film' - Paris tourists surprised at Louvre jewel theft

The Louvre Museum in Paris remains closed to the public after robbers stole imperial jewels in broad daylight on Sunday.

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Colombia accuses US of 'murder' after strike on boat

President Gustavo Pedro says the vessel, which Donald Trump believes was carrying drugs, had its distress signal on when it was struck in September.

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Mystery lingers weeks after missing schoolgirl found dead in pop star D4vd's Tesla

Questions around the up-and-coming TikTok star's connection to a teenage girl's death have eclipsed his career's rise.

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Is this island the new Bali? Some think so - but not everyone's impressed

For locals, the promise of more tourism is a welcome opportunity - but they are also wary.

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Father 'finally home', says daughter of dead hostage returned to Israel

The first of two bodies returned on Saturday has been identified as that of Ronen Engel.

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'We're turning the tide on Gaza starvation crisis' - UN aid chief

Tom Fletcher told the BBC more aid trucks were entering Gaza, but that it was a "huge job" to get vital supplies to those in need.

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'Have a great life!' Trump orders prison release of disgraced ex-lawmaker Santos

George Santos was jailed for seven years for stealing identities, including from members of his own family.

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'It's a joyous moment' - Brother of Prince Andrew accuser

Sky Roberts told BBC Newsnight the family has mixed emotions after the prince gave up his titles.

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US Governor wins $1.4m playing blackjack in Las Vegas

Billionaire JB Pritzker won the sum while on holiday with friends and family.

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Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean

At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged "narco-boats" in the Caribbean.

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Oscar Wilde's library card reissued 130 years after being revoked over gay conviction

The celebrated Irish writer had his pass revoked in 1895 after being imprisoned for a gay relationship.

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Clashes between police and Gen Z protesters in Peru leave one dead

The protests come just days after a new president was sworn in following Dina Boluarte's impeachment.

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Trump Says $16 Billion Hudson River Tunnel Project Is ‘Terminated’

By Matthew Haag from NYT New York https://ift.tt/tDnwH4J

Flights halted at Kenyan airport as thousands turn out to receive Odinga's body

A sudden influx of mourners prompted authorities to relocate the public viewing ceremony.

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Bowen: Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace

Trump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.

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Watch: Freed prisoner finds family alive after thinking they had been killed

Shadi Abu Sido told the BBC an Israeli prison officer said his family had been killed.

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London Became a Global Hub for Phone Theft. Now We Know Why.

By Lizzie Dearden and Amelia Nierenberg from NYT World https://ift.tt/e8A2Tzs

Cuban dissident begins US exile after release from jail

The outspoken critic of the Cuban government was released from jail after a request by the US.

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A Divided Israel Unites in Joy as Hostages Come Home

By Isabel Kershner from NYT World https://ift.tt/TC5AUFu

Freed hostages shown in first video from IDF

The footage shows Alon Ohel and Guy Gilboa-Dalal speaking to Israeli soldiers after being freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

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Watch: Emotional moment mum video calls hostage son ahead of reunion

Einav Zangauker, the mother of a hostage freed from Hamas captivity and brought to Israel, spoke with him via video call for the first time in two years.

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Indian student captured by Ukraine joined Russian army to avoid drug charges, says mother

Gujarat’s Sahil Majothi joined the Russian army to avoid jail over alleged drug charges.

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Watch: North Korea shows off huge missile at military parade

Named the Hwasong-20, its size suggests that it could carry multiple nuclear warheads.

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Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

By Heather Knight from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lLqcv7E

Eighteen missing after explosion at Tennessee munitions factory

"There's nothing to describe, it's gone," says Humphreys County Sheriff Mike Davis, who grew emotional while providing an update about the most devastating incident of his career.

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How Trump secured a Gaza breakthrough which eluded Biden

Trump's unique style and his relationships with key players helped but there were also factors beyond his control.

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Lyse Doucet: Gaza deal is a huge moment but this is just the beginning

The BBC's Lyse Doucet reflects on how long-awaited negotiations to move forward, not further back, appear to be succeeding.

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Stephen Miller Cited ‘Plenary Authority,’ Then Paused. Conspiracy Theories Started Flying.

By Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/R7FNGch

Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

The movement behind the protests snubbed the meeting where the president made the promise.

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3 Key Takeaways From the Bondi Hearing

By Devlin Barrett from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1mYUHLQ

Burkina Faso junta detains NGO workers for 'spying'

The security minister says the NGO "collected and passed on sensitive security information" - which it denies.

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Flight Delays Begin as Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Worsen

By Niraj Chokshi from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9AbP4xg

Army general named as Madagascar PM to quell Gen Z protests

Protesters have rejected the appointment and have demanded the president steps down within 48 hours.

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Tanzania issues social media warning after video calls for military 'action'

A purported air force captain urges the military chief to "take action" in a viral video.

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Balloons used to smuggle cigarettes shut Lithuanian airport

Officials say 25 weather balloons carrying thousands of illicit cigarettes from Belarus were detected.

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Judge blocks Trump from sending troops from California to Portland

The decision late on Sunday comes a day after the same judge barred the deployment of troops from the state of Oregon.

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Eyes on Egypt ahead of crucial Gaza peace talks

Strikes have continued in Gaza as mediators prepare to head to Egypt for talks starting on Monday.

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'I have everything to ruin you' - BBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boys

The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.

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Shock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace plan

Hamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did not give a clear response to many other elements.

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Hamas response to US Gaza plan is significant - but there are key omissions

There is still a huge amount of detail to be worked through around how a ceasefire could be implemented.

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'When I stand, I feel dizzy': Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling in ghost towns

The powerful quake has killed 68 people, injured hundreds and destroyed homes and churches.

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'It was very tough but I love life' - ex-hostage whose family were killed on 7 October

Eli Sharabi reflects on finding out, after release, his wife and children had been killed in the attacks.

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Surge in Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries sparks Russian fuel shortages

Ukraine has attacked refineries deep inside Russia, with Zelensky vowing to continue the strikes.

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'We only have the sea to live on' - Senegal's fishermen blame BP project for lack of fish

The huge off-shore facility run by BP means they now struggle to survive, the fishermen say.

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Funfair ride breaks apart at school event in LA

No serious injuries were reported when parts of the ride came loose at a school event in Los Angeles.

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'It's safe now': See students pulled from rubble of collapsed school

Watch: Three students rescued after hours trapped under school rubble

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How the Senate Voted on the Failed Effort to Prevent a Government Shutdown

By Alicia Parlapiano and Ashley Cai from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/d9a2cBX

Man suspected of ordering murder of three Argentine women arrested

The brutal torture and killing of the three women in Argentina sent shockwaves through the region.

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U.S. Deports Planeload of Iranians After Deal With Tehran, Officials Say

By Farnaz Fassihi and Hamed Aleaziz from NYT World https://ift.tt/6HFEPvq

Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal set to expire

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

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Three dead, dozens trapped after Indonesian school collapses on students

The rescue was temporarily halted on Tuesday as authorities say the building is at risk of further collapse.

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How Europe held off US to win sensational Ryder Cup

Captain Luke Donald cements his status as a bona fide Ryder Cup legend as Europe hold off a spirited US fightback to win in New York.

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Trump authorises 'full force' as Portland becomes latest city to see troops deployed

The president says the latest move is "necessary" to protect immigration detention facilities in the major US city.

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'Hundreds' of drones and missiles fired at Ukraine by Russia

At least four people have been killed in Kyiv following a Russian aerial bombardment across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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Slovakia passes law to recognise only two sexes and restrict adoption

Critics warn the change will make life more difficult for LGBT people.

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Why a tiny island's fate could decide Seychelles' next president

India, Qatari royals, China and ecologists have their own, very different, views on Assumption Island's future.

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Is the US-China TikTok deal done? Here's what you need to know

Donald Trump says a deal on the future of TikTok in the US has been made, but it’s not been confirmed by China or the app’s owner ByteDance.

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Nursery parents told to pay thousands for kids' art - sparking uproar and a midnight heist

The debt-ridden centre said the money would go towards paying overdue bills.

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Rihanna gives birth to first daughter with A$AP Rocky

The celebrity pair announced the birth of Rocki Irish Mayers on Instagram in a post that included a miniature pair of boxing gloves.

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Moment sinkhole pulls down power lines in busy Bangkok street

Social media footage showed the massive crater in Thailand's capital leaving cars teetering on the edge.

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'Why does China prefer war?' The K-drama line that infuriated the Chinese internet

China's ban on K-drama seemed to be easing - until Jun Ji-hyun's Tempest came along.

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Politicians and Celebrities Weigh In on Jimmy Kimmel’s Return to Late Night

By Alexandra E. Petri and Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Vd2w8mb

Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths

The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths.

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A Middle School Crush That Never Really Ended

By Tammy LaGorce from NYT Style https://ift.tt/CfI9RsL

France to recognise Palestinian state but Germany and Italy say not yet

President Emmanuel Macron, backed by several other European countries, described France's move as a "necessity".

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Watch: Philippines anti-corruption protests turn violent

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Manila, with some clashing with police.

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Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force

Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January.

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The Fallout From Charlie Kirk’s Killing Reveals Two Truths of Trumpism

By Lydia Polgreen from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/oBz3cNV

US forces strike third alleged drug vessel killing three, Trump says

Venezuela has condemned a series of strikes by US forces in the Caribbean targeting alleged drug traffickers.

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Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up

BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.

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I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil's President Lula tells BBC

In an exclusive interview, Brazil's president says Trump is "not emperor of the world".

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Trump clashes with Australian journalist over business deals in office

The US leader said the journalist was "hurting Australia very much" as he said he would meet the country's PM "very soon".

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Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink

The drought has slashed wheat harvests by 40% in a country where nearly 90% of the population already lives in poverty.

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Trump Invokes Kirk’s Killing in Justifying Measures to Silence Opponents

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Andrew Duehren, Kenneth P. Vogel and Katie Rogers from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/F3ofZRO

Thousands of Palestinians flee as Israeli troops push into Gaza City

Israel says its aim is to defeat up to 3,000 Hamas fighters who remain there, but the offensive has drawn international condemnation.

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Homes damaged, cars swept away as rains flood India's Uttarakhand

Rescue efforts are under way after the Himalayan region was hit by torrential downpour.

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Beaten and held in Russia for three years - but never charged with a crime

Russia imprisoned Dmytro shortly after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He was freed last month.

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Conor McGregor ends bid to be Irish president

The MMA fighter says the decision comes after "careful reflection" and consultation with his family.

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‘Freedom’ Shirt Becomes a Meme and an Instant Commodity

By Alexander Nazaryan from NYT Style https://ift.tt/AB5ri0k

Conor McGregor ends bid to be Irish president

The MMA fighter says the decision comes after "careful reflection" and consultation with his family.

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'We escaped certain death': Israel intensifies Gaza City bombardment, forcing families to flee

A wave of heavy aerial attacks in recent days have triggered a surge in civilian displacement.

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The Indian city that sparkles like Paris at night

In 21 months, citizens have lit up 92 Kolkata landmarks with a simple model: your property, their lights.

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ICE agent shoots dead man who tried to drive at agents, officials say

The driver, Silverio Villegas-Gonzales, was pronounced dead in hospital shortly after the incident.

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World's first AI minister will eliminate corruption, says Albania's PM

Named Diella, the new minister will help Albania "leapfrog" bigger, more advanced countries, says Edi Rama.

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From political outsider to a president like no other: Bolsonaro's rise and fall

The Brazilian ex-president has been sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup, but an amnesty could be on the cards.

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South African rapist loses bid to block Netflix film about his life

Thabo Bester had argued the documentary would affect his trial for allegedly faking his death to escape prison.

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South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.

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Israeli strikes in Yemen kill 35 people, Houthis say

The Israeli military says it hit military targets, but the Houthis say only civilian sites were targeted.

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Fatal dam collapse: 'How do you restart from nothing?'

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

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Russian air strikes get deadlier and bigger, hitting Ukraine's very heart

Ukraine says Russia deliberately hit the main government building in Kyiv with a missile last Sunday.

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Protesters Call Out Trump as He Dines Out in Washington

By Tyler Pager from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6pP0NJh

Hong Kong lawmakers say no to more rights for same-sex couples

The law would have recognised some rights for couples who were married overseas.

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Watch: Army patrols streets of Kathmandu after fierce protests

Charlotte Scarr reports from the Kathmandu where deadly protests against corruption and nepotism took place.

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Thai court rules ex-PM Thaksin must serve one year in jail

The Supreme Court ruling is yet another blow to the influential Shinawatra political dynasty.

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France is set to vote out another PM. Can anything break its political deadlock?

François Bayrou called a vote of confidence in himself after nine relatively ineffectual months in office.

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'Suitcase murder' trial begins in New Zealand

Hakyung Lee is accused of killing her two young children, whose bodies were found stuffed in suitcases.

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Recognition of Palestinian state is 'disastrous', US ambassador says

Mike Huckabee, the United States Ambassador to Israel, has said that plans to recognise a Palestinian state have had "disastrous consequences".

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Boko Haram kills at least 60 in overnight attack on Nigerian village

Many of those killed had recently returned to the village in Borno State, following years of displacement.

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'No doubt' Russia will cross Nato border if Ukraine falls, former US VP says

Former US Vice-President Mike Pence calls for security guarantees in Ukraine to help deliver “just and lasting peace”.

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Watch: Key moments from RFK Jr's heated Senate hearing

The US health secretary faced questions on Covid deaths and vaccines a week after firing the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Who are the victims of the Lisbon funicular cable crash?

A transport worker is among those killed, while a three-year-old German boy is reported to have escaped with minor injuries.

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Bolsonaro's lawyers to present his defence at coup trial

The former Brazilian president denies conspiring to overturn his 2022 election loss to his left-wing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

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'A clear message to Trump': BBC correspondents react to China's military parade

The display of might comes as Beijing positions itself as a global counterweight to the United States.

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Body seen in secret mortuary could solve 50-year mystery of vanished religious leader

Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.

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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say

The world's leading association of genocide scholars cited several actions by Israel, including attacks on the healthcare sector and the killing of children.

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Trump is sending a 'great friend' to India. Some see him as a 'slap in the face'

Gor's appointment comes at a time when India-US ties have become strained due to Trump's steep tariffs.

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Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani injured in car accident

The former Trump adviser's car was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, a statement said.

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Barrier being built around besieged Sudan city, satellite images show

The earthen berm is intended to trap people inside el-Fasher, Yale University research shows.

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Houthis confirm their prime minister killed in Israeli strike

Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi and several other Houthi officials were killed in the attack, the Iran-backed movement says.

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Head-on crash between police van and prison bus kills 14 in Namibia

Eleven members of the prison service and a police officer were among the fatalities.

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Brothers set new record for 9,000-mile Pacific row

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan MacLean endured violent tropical storms during their 140-day journey.

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Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war

Ukraine's president says those suggesting a buffer zone do not understand the realities of modern warfare.

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UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran

The three powers trigger a process which could restore sanctions in 30 days, calling Iran's nuclear programme a threat to peace and security.

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Watch: Luxury neighbourhood in Lahore submerged in floods

Watch: Luxury neighbourhood in Lahore submerged in floods

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Top official embroiled in Equatorial Guinea sex tape scandal jailed

A nephew of Equatorial Guinea's president is sentenced to eight years for embezzlement.

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Punches and slaps: Watch as Mexican Senate debate ends in brawl

A fight erupted in the senate involving two senior Mexican politicians.

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Vast private zoo run by son of India's richest man faces inquiry

The private collection run by the billionaire Ambanis faces allegations it unlawfully acquired and mistreated animals.

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South Korea bans phones in school classrooms nationwide

It is the latest country to restrict phone use among children and teens.

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Maurice Tempelsman, Diamond Magnate and Jackie Onassis’s Companion, Dies at 95

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Who is Lisa Cook, and what is Federal Reserve governor accused of?

President Trump has ordered the removal of the central bank official - we unpack what it all means.

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Israeli hostage families and demonstrators hold day of protests

Families of hostages being held by Hamas are protesting across Israel in a day of marches, rallies and demonstrations.

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This Is the End of China’s Once Mightiest Property Firm

By Alexandra Stevenson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2gHeqfx

Trump’s Stunning Power Grab on Elections

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Israel pounds Gaza City in preparation for planned offensive

Sixty-four people were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry said.

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How Israel's policies created famine in Gaza

Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine.

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Ghislaine Maxwell denies seeing 'inappropriate' conduct by Trump

Maxwell was interviewed after pressure on Trump to release information about whether prominent figures were involved in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

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Watch: Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race

Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

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Emmett Till lynching records unveil government response

The records shed light on the investigation of the black teenager's death, which galvanised the US civil rights movement.

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Trump Gets His Revenge on John Bolton. Who’s Next?

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What did Erik and Lyle Menendez do and when could they be released?

Lyle and Erik Menendez have been denied release by separate parole boards this week.

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Nigeria deports Chinese scammers in crackdown on 'foreign-led' cyber crime

A total of 102 deported foreigners have been convicted of "cyber-terrorism and internet fraud" this week.

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Gaza residents on famine: 'My youngest child doesn't know what fruit tastes like'

A UN-backed body says more than half a million people across Gaza are facing "starvation, destitution and death".

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US to review all 55 million visas to check if holders broke rules

A US state department official says US visa holders will face "continuous vetting".

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Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina, Brazil police say

Police say they found a letter on the former Brazilian president's phone requesting asylum in Argentina.

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ICC 'deplores' new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces the court as "an instrument of lawfare" against the US and Israel.

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Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale detained over Lamborghini purchase

US authorities have linked Wale's car to an alleged criminal enterprise operating stateside.

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Walmart recalls possibly radioactive shrimp after public warned not to eat

US consumers are being advised to throw away shrimp with the supermarket's Great Value label.

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Trump Says He’s Ended 6 (or 7) Wars. Here’s Some Context.

By Jenny Gross, Ivan Nechepurenko, Declan Walsh, Aaron Boxerman and Sui-Lee Wee from NYT World https://ift.tt/mTR9wGv

Ukraine Diplomacy Reveals How Un-American Trump Is

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/K3jclVg

DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says

Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says.

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Trump Just Reminded Me of Why I’m Still a Neocon

By Bret Stephens from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/PiVU58Q

Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and abuse

Marius Borg Høiby is charged with 32 offences and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.

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Watch: Two presidents, two very different Oval Office encounters

Onlookers gasped as Trump and Zelensky's meeting in Washington in February descended into chaos, but times have changed.

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BBC witnesses West Bank attack by masked Israeli settlers

The BBC's Lucy Williamson says the incident near Nablus was "completely unprovoked".

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Watch: Plane makes emergency landing on Australian golf course

Video shows the aircraft flying over the golf course before crash landing, as the pilot and passenger escaped without major injuries.

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More than 200 missing in flood-hit district in Pakistan, official says

Hundreds are reported missing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as a result of devastating floods.

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Once home to a cult, the Chilean tourist village haunted by torture and child abuse

Chile wants to turn the site where a cult leader tortured prisoners and abused his followers into a memorial.

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Trump Rolled Out the Red Carpet for Putin. He Still Didn’t Get a Peace Deal.

By Katie Rogers from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PtBXq68

No ceasefire, no deal: What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine

Three BBC correspondents at the meeting in Alaska assess what we learned about the two leaders and what's next for the war.

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Far-right Israeli minister taunts prominent Palestinian prisoner

Video shows Itamar Ben Gvir telling the most prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti "you will not win".

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Israeli settlement plans will 'bury' idea of Palestinian state, minister says

Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich announced approval for 3,401 new homes in the controversial E1 area project in the occupied West Bank.

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What do Putin and Trump each want from summit in Alaska?

The Russian leader senses a chance for more international recognition, while his American counterpart hopes to play peacemaker.

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The Trump Choice That’s Uniting Many Economists Against It

By Jason Furman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/1E5ySNz

Watch: Passengers escape car hit by drone in Russia

CCTV captured the moment a car was hit by a Ukrainian drone in the Russian city of Belgorod, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in his official Telegram channel.

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Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president arrested

This is the first time in the country's history that a former first couple is in jail at the same time.

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4 Fitness Tests Trainers Swear By

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Gaza talks to focus on releasing hostages all in one go, Netanyahu hints

Mediators say a deal can be pushed through in the weeks before Israel's planned expansion of the war.

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Charges dropped against teen pilot detained in Antarctica

Ethan Guo must leave the island and pay $30,000 dollars to charity for illegally landing on Chilean territory, a judge says.

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US and China extend trade truce to avoid tariffs hike

The US will hold its levy on Chinese imports at 30%, while China will keep a 10% tariff on American goods.

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Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippines boat

Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat

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Aerial footage shows devastation after deadly floods in China

At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say.

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Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks next week

The announcement comes hours after the US leader signals Ukraine may have to cede territory to end the war.

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Mexico rules out Trump's reported military plan against drug cartels

The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels.

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Police officer dies after shooting near US's CDC headquarters

The shooting took place near the headquarters of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Dentists Know You Hate Flossing. Try This Instead.

By Elizabeth S. Cohen from NYT Well https://ift.tt/QZIyGPA

US shrugs off Gaza escalation - drifting further away from allies

The apparent US indifference to the prospect of a long - possibly indefinite - Israeli military occupation marks a telling change in tone.

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South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex-president

Edgar Lungu's family has been locked in a bitter dispute with Zambia's government over where to bury him.

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Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free

Adrian de Wet says he was forced to throw the bodies of two black women into the pig enclosure.

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France wildfire is 'catastrophe on an unprecedented scale', says PM

The huge wildfire is the largest in France so far this year and has burned an area larger than Paris.

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Hiroshima: Ceremony marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing

At the ceremony, Japan's PM urged all countries to work towards nuclear disarmament.

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India calls Trump's tariff threat over Russian oil 'unjustified'

The US president threatened to "substantially" raise tariffs against India over its purchase of oil from Russia.

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F1 tycoon pleads guilty to abetting the obstruction of justice

Ong had given expensive gifts to a former minister, including an all-expenses paid trip to Qatar.

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Watch: Police officer removes alligator from family's pool with bare hands

The reptile was retrieved by the officer and buckled into the back of a police car.

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Watch: How many pull-ups can you do? Trump revives fitness test for school kids

The test had been discontinued in 2012 and replaced with a fitness program during Barack Obama's term.

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Watch: Massive crowd greets Pope at Catholic youth event

Hundreds of thousands of Catholics from around the world poured into Rome for the special Jubilee holy year event.

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Aid group says worker killed by Israeli military in attack on Gaza HQ

The Palestine Red Crescent has accused Israel of a "deliberate" strike, but Israel said it has "no information" about it.

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Crowds cheer 100th annual wild pony swim

The Chincoteague wild ponies have made their annual swim across the Assateague Channel in Virginia

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Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons site

The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.

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‘Japanese Walking’ Is a Fitness Trend Worth Trying

By Danielle Friedman from NYT Well https://ift.tt/xQXrPGJ

Zelensky demands tougher sanctions after Russian strikes kill 31 in Kyiv

It comes after the capital saw one of the most deadliest assaults since Russia's 2022 invasion.

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US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza

As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel - but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza's future?

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Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia

A new "supersized" species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia.

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Trump Escalates Fight With Brazil, Taking Aim at Its Economy and Politics

By Ana Ionova and Jack Nicas from NYT World https://ift.tt/i8fYkW2

'I witnessed war crimes' in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC

A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs.

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Adidas to raise prices as US tariffs costs rise by €200m

The German sportswear giant sources most of its products from Vietnam and Indonesia.

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India and US set for launch of 'first-of-its-kind' satellite

Nasa-Isro joint mission Nisar will record the minutest of changes in the land, sea or ice sheets.

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BBC visits Beijing region hit by deadly flood

The BBC's Stephen McDonell is in Miyun, one of the areas hardest-hit by the severe weather.

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Eve Jobs’s Wedding in the Cotswolds Is Peak Quiet Luxury

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Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weather

President Xi Jinping called for "all-out" rescue efforts and preparation for "worst-case" scenarios.

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Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate ceasefire'

US President Donald Trump threatened to pause tariff negotiations until the hostilities stopped.

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Southern European heatwave fans multiple wildfires

Greece and Turkey are among the countries battling wildfires as temperatures spike in southern Europe.

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Churchgoers killed in DR Congo attack linked to Islamic State

Around 20 of the dead were taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials say.

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Firefighters battle to contain Greek wildfires

Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country amid a severe heatwave and high winds

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Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president

Maurice Kamto came second to 92-year-old Paul Biya in the previous election amid allegations of fraud.

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Ocasio-Cortez Must Pay Another $2,700 for Met Gala Dress

By Nicholas Fandos from NYT New York https://ift.tt/DGyChOJ

Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men

Thousands of women registered with Tea have had their images illegally accessed, the US firm says.

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Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks

Three people die in strikes on Dnipro in Ukraine, while two are killed in Russia's Rostov region.

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'All the people are hungry': Voices from Gaza on desperate lack of food

All week across the BBC we've been hearing from people in Gaza about their lives as food supplies are restricted leading to malnourishment and starvation.

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How Epstein case is tearing apart Maga's online conspiracy wing

In conspiratorial pro-Trump spaces online, arguments rage over the US president's approach to the long-running saga.

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Former DR Congo president on trial for treason

Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.

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Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected

Local reports say the bodies, which are yet to be identified, belong to an elderly couple in the village of Malia, in the Limassol district.

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Attorney General Told Trump His Name Appeared in Epstein Files

By Maggie Haberman and Glenn Thrush from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6dHhP7G

BBC and news agencies warn journalists in Gaza at risk of starvation

News organisations say local journalists are increasingly unable to feed themselves in Gaza, facing the same "dire circumstances as those they are covering".

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What the US-Japan deal means for Asia and the world

An agreement gives firms certainty after months of chaos from Donald Trump's tariff policy.

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Erik Menendez taken to hospital with unknown medical condition, US media report

It comes weeks before he and his brother are expected at a parole hearing, after decades in US prison.

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Two Israelis questioned after attending Belgium's Tomorrowland festival

Police said the pair were detained after two pro-Palestinian groups alleged they had been waving flags from their army brigade.

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Hunter Biden lashes out at George Clooney over father's 2024 election exit

Joe Biden's son directs expletive-filled accusations at the Hollywood actor for his part in the former president quitting the campaign.

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Crackdown on Pakistan's illegal big cats after pet lion attack

BBC Pakistan correspondent Azadeh Moshiri joined wildlife officials on their raids.

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Want More Self-Control? The Secret Isn’t Willpower.

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