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The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.

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David Ronald Mobbs, who had motor neurone disease, had said he didn't want to live if his illness became intolerable, court hearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman who gave a lethal cocktail of medication to her husband who was dying from motor neurone disease has...

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Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.

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Hugh Marks confirms ABC secretly engaged recruitment firm and signals sweeping changes at national broadcasterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe ABC managing director, Hugh Marks, has confirmed he secretly engaged a recruitment company to look for a replacement for...

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The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.

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Victorian premier says she will always call out 'misogynist' views after One Nation leader says 'if the shoe fits'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJacinta Allan has dismissed leadership speculation and says she will continue to call out "sexist, misogynist, hateful”...

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The Guardian - World (3 hours ago)

Football fans are celebrating the tournament coming to Guadalajara. But with a brutal crime syndicate holding sway there, what are the risks for fans – and the government?Excitement is mounting in Mexico as the World Cup opens in Mexico City, then heads to the city of Guadalajara.Mexican journalist Leon Krauze is a fan. He was there the last time...

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BBC - World (3 hours ago)

The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.

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Two new rape complaints have been filed against the 67-year-old singer and actor, who denies the claimsFrench singer and actor Patrick Bruel, facing sexual assault allegations from multiple women, was taken into police custody on Monday, as two new rape complaints were filed against him.The 67-year-old, a major figure in French pop culture with...

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Statistics show fewer than 1% of homes are bought by foreigners, as race discrimination commissioner warns against blaming migrants for housing woesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation's Barnaby Joyce has claimed that "people who look like they've recently...

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Khan, a prominent British lawyer, has repeatedly denied the allegations which first emerged in 2024The chief prosecutor of the international criminal court, Karim Khan, has been suspended after a disciplinary process triggered by sexual abuse allegations against him reached a conclusion.The ICC's governing body announced the decision on Monday...

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BBC - World (5 hours ago)

The reality star couldn't outpace a democratic socialist in the race to lead the second-largest US city.

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Several front pages cover the agreement between Israel and Iran to halt attacks on one another, following an exchange of fire on Monday.

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Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.

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Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

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SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

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The Guardian - World (6 hours ago)

ChatGPT maker expected to be valued at more than $850bn, one of most highly valued listings in market historyOpenAI has filed confidentially to go public on the US stock market, according to a company blogpost published on Monday. The artificial intelligence giant's debut on Wall Street is expected to be one of the most highly valued listings in...

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Echo project will help erase images as part of package of support to end 'prolonged suffering of survivors'Victims of child sexual abuse in England and Wales will be given help to remove online images of their abuse as part of a wider package of support to end the "prolonged suffering of survivors”.The Echo project will help those who have...

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Government-funded JobsPlus trial in 10 neighbourhoods could be scalable nationwide, evaluation showsWe would like to hear from young people in the UK about their job-hunting experiencesA government-funded pilot of "hyperlocal” job support in 10 neighbourhoods across England has shown "promising early signs of effectiveness”, including for young...

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Exclusive: Analysis shows 72.5% of 91 judgments in England and Wales contained judicial victim-blaming, with mothers scrutinised more intenselyA report has found "widespread and concerning evidence” of bias and victim-blaming in the family courts – primarily disadvantaging women.The report, Scratching the Surface: Victim-Blaming and Bias in...

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David Lammy to announce trial of AI assistants in crown courts in effort to cut backlog of casesA plan to roll out virtual legal assistants powered by artificial intelligence to crown courts has prompted warnings that the technology should not be used to "replace vital funding and additional court staff”.David Lammy, the deputy prime minister,...

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

In a call with the US president, the BBC's Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

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'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'

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Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.

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Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

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Following their meeting, Zelensky thanks the UK for its "ironclad" support for Ukraine.

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.

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Thirty-nine people taken near Magamin Diddi village in Maradun municipality, north-west Zamfara state, police sayArmed bandits in north-west Nigeria abducted dozens of villagers whom they invited to a meeting about potential peace negotiations, authorities and residents said on Monday, highlighting the region's worsening security.According to local...

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BBC - World (7 hours ago)

If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke's side, writes Tom English.

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BBC - World (7 hours ago)

Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

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BBC - World (7 hours ago)

Israel's PM says his country is holding fire "at the moment", after Iran's armed forces said they had stopped military action.

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BBC - World (8 hours ago)

The Conservative leader will argue that the rules have become a "minefield that exposes almost every significant public decision to legal challenge".

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At his final WWDC keynote, Tim Cook highlights AI-forward upgrade to the voice assistant to be widely released in fallAfter years of anticipation, user frustration and false starts, Apple announced a major upgrade to Siri at its annual developer conference on Monday. The voice assistant will come integrated with Apple's artificial intelligence...

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Follow liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast'If Australian datacentres are going to power the AI revolution, we deserve a fair return' – David PocockIndependent senator David Pocock has published an opinion piece about the growth of AI datacentres in Australia and how the gold rush should benefit Australians. He...

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BBC - World (9 hours ago)

The fire is under control after a day which saw rail services through the area brought to a halt.

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BBC - World (9 hours ago)

And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?

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BBC - World (9 hours ago)

Starmer has told tech firms to block naked images on phones for children.

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

Curtis Robb, 54, is accused of repeated or continuous controlling and coercive behaviour.

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 sex abuse charges and his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, denies five charges related to aiding and abetting.

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.

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Recent exchange of missiles between Iran and Israel highlights diverging views between US president and Israeli PM The latest eruption of hostilities between Iran and Israel appears to have been contained for now after Donald Trump insisted he called "all the shots” in the Middle East, but in a dangerously fragile region Benjamin Netanyahu has...

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

The exams watchdog said it supported the decision to address concerns raised by teachers.

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

President Trump denies having promised 'no new wars'. BBC Verify has found multiple examples of him saying this during the 2024 US election campaign.

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The Guardian - World (11 hours ago)

Netanyahu acknowledges pause in fighting in TV speech but vows forceful response to future attacksFears of a return to a full-scale regional war in the Middle East eased on Monday as Israel and Iran said they had halted attacks on each other after an appeal from Donald Trump to "immediately stop shooting”.Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime...

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BBC - World (11 hours ago)

Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.

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The Guardian - World (11 hours ago)

Paris and Berlin conclude firms involved unable to agree on way forward in blow to Europe's common defence pushFrance and Germany have concluded that the companies involved in building a joint fighter jet will not be able to reach an agreement and have abandoned the project, officials in Berlin have said in a blow to Europe's common defence...

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Post on Facebook received more than 900 comments, with one Italian writing that they were 'ashamed'A US tourist has warned visitors to Rome after paying €44 (£38) for two ice-creams in the Italian capital.Nicole Ann, from Florida, advised fellow tourists to "avoid Don Nino”, an ice-cream parlour on a street off Piazza Navona. She claimed she...

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BBC - World (11 hours ago)

Testimony to US Congress members is the first time a woman abused and trafficked by the late financier has publicly spoken of attending royal residences.

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BBC - World (12 hours ago)

An incident at a nightclub involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes, pace bowler Gus Atkinson and a Saracens academy player is being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Prem Rugby club.

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BBC - World (12 hours ago)

Dabinderjit Singh of the Sikh Federation has written to the government calling for an inquiry.

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Plane on way to pick up Yadier Molina and his family crashed in Dominican Republic, killing pilot and co-pilotA pilot and co-pilot from the United States have died in a fiery plane crash as they attempted an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic, authorities said.Former major league baseball all-star catcher Yadier Molina said on social media...

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BBC - World (13 hours ago)

Former England winger Theo Walcott is "most psyched" about Marcus Rashford for the Three Lions at the World Cup.

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The Guardian - World (13 hours ago)

The late-night host detailed how the Florida liberal arts college became a testing ground for a rightwing agendaJohn Oliver dedicated Sunday's episode of Last Week Tonight to examining how Florida's New College has been taken over by the conservative state governor, Ron DeSantis, and his allies.New College used to promote itself with videos that...

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BBC - World (13 hours ago)

The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised New York as the team prepares for the third game of the NBA Finals at home.

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Malcolm Phillips, 93, is given an absolute discharge, while Linda Brunning is jailed for 25 years.

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BBC - World (13 hours ago)

A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.

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BBC - World (13 hours ago)

The ex-West Ham boss has long boasted of sexual conquests, but is now accused of exploitative behaviour.

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BBC - World (13 hours ago)

Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers.

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The Guardian - World (14 hours ago)

Arch-enemies Israel and Iran have returned to active confrontation while Donald Trump tries to present himself as mediatorIsrael and Iran have returned to active war for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed two months ago in an exchange of rocket fire that threatened efforts to end the conflict.Donald Trump, who started the war in February...

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

Manchester City are continuing negotiations with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager.

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The Guardian - World (14 hours ago)

Sean McGovern pleaded guilty to two charges relating to a deadly feud after being extradited from the UAEA leader of the notorious Kinahan criminal cartel has been sentenced to 24 years in prison at a Dublin court.Sean McGovern, 40, who has been described as a senior lieutenant in the group, pleaded guilty to two charges of directing the activities...

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

Nat Sciver-Brunt makes her first international appearance of the summer as England face Australia in a T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff.

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

Steve Clarke is branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly before the World Cup.

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

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The Guardian - World (15 hours ago)

Chokehold on shipping route draws Houthis in Yemen back into conflict as commenters see 'no turning back'Iran's reversion to large-scale military exchanges with Israel broadened the conflict that began in February not only by making the Israeli attacks on Hezbollah a direct casus belli for Iran for the first time, but also by drawing the Houthis in...

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Australia leads world in residential solar per capita with 22GW installed but commercial and industrial sector has deployed only a quarter of thatFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia's revolution in rooftop solar has left behind commercial and industrial...

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BBC - World (15 hours ago)

Sarina Wiegman says her "hurt" England side need setbacks like their humbling defeat by Spain in order to improve.

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BBC Sport explores how athletes with cardiac health issues are able to continue playing, the risks, and what happens when an ICD goes off.

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The Guardian - World (16 hours ago)

Addressing lawmakers, Leo XIV also highlights migration at a time when Madrid is bucking European trendsPope Leo XIV has used an address to the Spanish parliament to warn the world is undergoing "a deep spiritual and cultural crisis” and to urge the international community to tackle the causes and consequences of what he termed "the tragic drama...

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

Henry Slade stole the show at Sandy Park in round 18 of the Prem, while Bath wait on Finn Russell and Tom Willis heads for France.

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BBC - World (17 hours ago)

BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter examines Charley Hull's US Open performance after she came close to landing a first major title.

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BBC - World (17 hours ago)

Organisers said a counter-protest in Scarva, County Down, was "racist, xenophobic, sectarian".

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Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.

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The BBC's international editor, Jeremy Bowen, said the public are "right to be worried" as the consequences of the war will be felt for generations.

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BBC - World (18 hours ago)

The British hitting partner of Serena Williams tells BBC Sport how he became involved in one of tennis' closest-guarded secrets.

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BBC - World (18 hours ago)

England captain Ben Stokes' batting is "not too far away” from a return to form, says head coach Brendon McCullum.

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India declares onset as up to 280mm of rain falls in 72 hours in Kerala, while downpours hit south-west ThailandThe monsoon season has officially begun in parts of Asia, marking the start of a period of enhanced rainfall vital to the region's economy.The south-west monsoon begins each year as a consequence of a growing temperature difference...

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

A first-of-its-kind rugby study changes how players think about their health and future in the sport.

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The bereaved families of the victims of Valdo Calocane speak at a press conference in London.

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

Detectives say they were called to the scene in north London just after midnight on Monday.

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The Guardian - World (20 hours ago)

African migrants say legal status offers little protection as rallies against illegal immigration gain momentumAfrican migrants in South Africa say they are living in fear after a series of marches calling for illegal immigrants to leave reignited long-held xenophobic sentiment in the country.March & March, a campaign group at the forefront of...

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Jude Bellingham has a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel.

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Disorder erupted in Southampton on Tuesday near where 18-year-old Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed.

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BBC - World (20 hours ago)

Why a series of shocks, dramas and fairytale runs made this year's French Open a instant classic.

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Christian Eriksen says he is "doing well" and is at home with his family following his collapse in Sunday's game against Ukraine.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Jose Mourinho is set to confirmed as Real Madrid's new head coach after Florentino Perez was re-elected as the club's president until 2030.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

The guidance is set to include tips on how much screen time children aged five to 16 should have.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan's drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from MoscowArmenia's ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country's pivot towards Europe and away from its traditional ally, Russia.Final results in the small South Caucasus country showed the prime minister Nikol...

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Andy Robertson has come a long way since playing amateur football. Now he is edging towards become Scotland's most capped men's player.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

The scoreline was the biggest defeat of any side in the top two divisions in the 131-year history of rugby league.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Iran said its attacks were "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes."

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The Guardian - World (23 hours ago)

This live blog is now closed. For the latest, read more of our coverage on the Middle East conflict here. Iranian media is reporting that there were no immediate casualties following apparent Israeli strikes on the Karun petrochemical plant in Mahshahr, a city in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province.According to the Fars news agency, Iran's...

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The Guardian - World (23 hours ago)

Media outlets argue man's name should be made public and police acting to protect him from 'embarrassment'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland magistrate has suppressed the name of a man with a "high public profile” during an ongoing extortion case in...

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The Guardian - World (23 hours ago)

Police and hunters in Utsunomiya, 100km north of the capital, resume their search for animal that is not usually seen so close to TokyoA city in Japan has closed all its 94 primary and secondary schools after a bear was spotted in the municipality for the first time.Officials in Utsunomiya, a city of half a million people about 100km (62 miles)...

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

World number one Nelly Korda wins her first US Women's Open title, pipping England's Charley Hull to the title by a single shot.

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.

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Attacks raise fears of return to full-scale regional war and come after Trump says 'I call all the shots', not NetanyahuMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Iran after the Iranians fired missiles at northern Israel in the first exchange of fire between the two countries since a ceasefire was reached on...

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Joe Mantello's stark revival of Arthur Miller's classic drama takes home six awards, while Ragtime and Schmigadoon! pick up musical winsTony awards 2026: red carpet looks and the best of the show – in pictureshttps://www.theguardian.com/worldA stripped-back take on Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman dominated this year's Tonys, winning six...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

At least 10 bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat carrying about 60 people capsized near Malta , the Italian coastguard says.

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Trucks with billboards depicting phrase alongside Jacinta Allan wearing a black pointed hat have been seen around Melbourne for about six weeksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJulia Gillard and Anthony Albanese have joined a chorus of politicians criticising a...

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Dancer, dog owner, bank robber. Germany's most wanted woman, Daniela Klette, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after decades on the run. Deborah Cole and Jason Burke reportTo her friends and neighbours, there was nothing extraordinary about Claudia Ivone.As our Berlin correspondent, Deborah Cole, explains, the silver-haired 67-year-old had...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The city is currently heightening security measures before President Trump visits on Monday to watch the NBA finals.

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People told not to enter damaged buildings for fear of aftershocks from magnitude-7.8 quakeAt least 37 people have died and hundreds have been injured after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami alerts.The quake hit early in the morning about 20km (12.4 miles)...

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Sunil Sharma disappeared in Punjab state on 22 May, with police arresting four people, including his brotherFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian teacher who went missing in India for two weeks was allegedly murdered by his brother over a property dispute,...

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Cockroach Janta party began as online joke but is growing into one of the most unexpected challenges to country's rightwing governmentThe call out to the youth of India was simple: "Get ready to swarm the streets of Delhi with peaceful and loving dissent.” They came in their thousands.The weekend marked the first public protest of the Cockroach...

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This year's Tony awards saw wins for John Lithgow, Laurie Metcalf, Joshua Henry and Lesley ManvilleTony awards 2026: Death of a Salesman triumphs, as Lesley Manville and John Lithgow also winTony awards 2026: red carpet looks and the best of the show – in picturesThe Lost BoysSchmigadoon! – WINNER!Titaníque Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across...

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Kim Jong-un welcomes Chinese leader on visit to renew relations strained amid Pyongyang's closeness with RussiaXi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for a two-day trip, his first in nearly seven years, as China's leader looks to revitalise ties with his junior ally.Footage published by China's Xinhua state news agency showed an Air China plane...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Sober or sober-curious? One football fan shares his tips for having a great alcohol-free World Cup.

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Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at how the Argentine has evolved.

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The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.

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Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

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He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Iran's latest strike on Israel and Danish footballer Christian Eriksen's on-field collapse are prominent on Monday's papers.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

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About 48 people rescued alive after vessel reportedly left Libya carrying about 60 passengersItalian rescuers have recovered 10 bodies after a migrant boat capsized in waters off Malta, a coastguard statement said on Sunday.The vessel, which had departed from Libya carrying about 60 people, overturned about 45 nautical miles east-south-east of...

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This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIs Australian music at risk of extinction? Here's what the data tells usThe music that charts in Australia has changed considerably over the past couple of decades – rock is out, country is in and old tracks are new again.Because of Richard's brilliant research,...

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BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Monaco Grand Prix.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England's vice-captain for the World Cup.

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Four years after exiting the French Open in a wheelchair, Alexander Zverev leaves it as the Roland Garros champion.

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Women desperate to be parents are being lured by illegal sperm donor delivery services on social media.

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Scolyer, who did pioneering work on immunotherapy, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023Richard Scolyer's open letter to AustraliansRichard Scolyer obituaryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProf Richard Scolyer, the world-renowned cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, has died at the age of...

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During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

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Keir Starmer hosts Ukrainian, French and German leaders in Downing Street after Russia fires hypersonic weapons at UkraineVolodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of the UK, France and Germany discussed "the urgent need to scale up” Ukraine's air defences and deep-strike capabilities in London on Sunday night, after Russia fired hypersonic weapons at...

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Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson showed their skills in victory over New Zealand, but Josh Tongue is now England's premier Test bowler, writes Jonathan Agnew.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

In Monaco, "everything clicked" for Kimi Antonelli but his Mercedes team-mate George Russell was "beyond frustration" after another race without points.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Lewis Hamilton says he "feels like I'm having to remind people who I am" after finishing second in the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Police said a 34-year-old is due to appear at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Monday.

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Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.

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Alexander Zverev finally lands the Grand Slam title that threatened to elude him after overcoming Flavio Cobolli and his own nerves to win the French Open.

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Exclusive: Dr David Wilson says former British police officer approached him as part of efforts to influence his workThe author of a Home Office-sponsored report on the Chinese state and organised crime in the UK was the target of failed honey traps and a suspected attempt to compromise him by a former British police officer, it is claimed.Dr David...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Despite setting a new personal best, Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson is beaten by Switzerland's Audrey Werro during the women's 800m at the Stockholm Diamond League.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson runs a personal best at the Diamond League in Stockholm but it is not enough to beat Audrey Werro.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Danish follicle rebels go head to head in competition for best short-in-the-front, long-in-the-back cutBusiness in the front, party in the back. A packed Danish crowd has celebrated the much-maligned but enduring mullet hairstyle, defined by very short hair at the front and longer hair at the back.Denmark's raucous 2026 Mullet Championship,...

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Move comes as 137 Labour MPs sign letter demanding 'urgent, concrete action' to stop settler violenceThe UK Foreign Office and a group of western countries are due to announce a package of sanctions against Israel this week designed to deter companies from becoming involved in a proposed West Bank settlement that would split the territory in two...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Tyrone Clarke's mother says the family has been living "with this shadow over us" for 22 years.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Choice between living on the streets or moving hundreds of miles away faced by homeless people.Having fled sex trafficking gangs in Belgium and Manchester, the woman from Albania thought she was finally safe when she arrived in west London with her two young children.A single mother, she had been granted asylum in the UK and was ready to start a...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

The melanoma doctor's brain cancer treatment experiment has sparked hope for a breakthrough.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Local man had been accused of rape in months before murder but series of delays meant police had failed to summon him for questioningThousands of mourners have turned out for a silent march for a 11-year-old schoolgirl whose murder prompted widespread outrage when it emerged police had failed to question the suspected killer about previous child...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Kimi Antonelli wins the Monaco Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton after a chaotic ending that featured two safety cars and a red flag.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Paul Edwards, 52, was left baffled after the magazine finally arrived almost two decades late.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Tehran official had promised 'decisive and painful' reply to Israeli bombing of apartment buildings in Beirut's southern suburbsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday in response to Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, shattering a fragile ceasefire and marking the most serious escalation since April,...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

England captain Ben Stokes says the Lord's pitch on which his side won the first Test against New Zealand is not helpful for the future of the game's longest format.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5m people?

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

This blog is now closed – our live coverage of the Middle East crisis continues hereDonald Trump also aggressively pushed back against claims that he broke a key campaign promise to keep the US out of new foreign conflicts."Well, well, first of all, I didn't guarantee no war,” Trump said during the Meet the Press interview. "Why would I have...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Craig and Lindsay Foreman's son urges the UK to explore a prisoner exchange to secure their release.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

The Deputy PM called the US Vice President and told him he's wrong over Henry Nowak post.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Seven-time Olympic champion Simone Biles reveals she suffered a health scare, describing the experience as "almost dying".

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Historians and campaigners accuse US defence secretary of desecrating memory of soldiers who fell in NormandyThe US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been accused by historians and rights campaigners of "grotesque stupidity” and desecrating the memory of the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy after he sought to link immigration to...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Gus Atkinson stars on day four as England bowl out New Zealand in the morning session, taking five wickets to secure a 115-run victory at Lord's and go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

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Attack was 'extremely vile' and deliberate, says Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy A Russian Shahed drone has substantially damaged a building used to store spent nuclear fuel close to the disused Chornobyl nuclear power plant, in what Ukraine's president described as a deliberate and "extremely vile” attack.While the structure – the...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Disorder erupted in Southampton on Tuesday near where 18-year-old Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Kreuzberg campaigners win court ruling against €2m fence aimed at shutting out drug dealersThe "hollow” in Görlitzer Park was heaving with revellers who had gathered in reaction to a court ruling against Berlin's mayor who wanted to lock it up at night. "Görli is our garden,” said Monika, a retired psychiatric nurse who lives nearby and had...

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Pontiff urges followers to dedicate themselves 'to our brothers and sisters, to the poor, to those who suffer'More than a million people filled the streets of Madrid to join Pope Leo in an open-air mass where the American pontiff appeared to emphasise the disconnect between Christian values and far-right politics, telling worshippers: "No one can...

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