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Concern raised over politicisation of sportBangladesh pulled out of men's World T20 after rowBangladesh's withdrawal from the men's T20 World Cup could have implications for India's 2036 Olympic bid amid concern at the International Olympic Committee over the potential politicisation of sport.Bangladesh pulled out of next month's tournament last...

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More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

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The chancellor's defence comes after Martin Lewis called her freeze on student loans "not a moral thing".

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The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.

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Sir Keir and Sanae Takaichi discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during the meeting, at the end of the UK prime minister's trip to East Asia.

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The councillor was chosen after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from standing.

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Artists including Ariana Grande are opting for longer residencies in key cities rather than touring more locations.

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The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

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The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.

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This is the second time the monarch has surprised joggers at a Parkrun on the royal estate.

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Keir Starmer says he wants to 'go further' in relations with Brussels as ministers look to restart stalled negotiationsThe UK and the EU are exploring the prospect of new talks on closer defence cooperation, as Keir Starmer stressed on Friday that he wanted to "go further” in the UK's relationship with Brussels. Maroš Šefčovič, the EU's...

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BBC - World (2 hours ago)

Watch Elena Rybakina inflict further Grand Slam final heartbreak on world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a dramatic third-set fightback to win her first Australian Open title.

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BBC - World (2 hours ago)

Why 'unstoppable' Elena Rybakina will believe her Australian Open triumph can begin a period of sustained success after ending a four-year wait for her second major title.

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BBC - World (2 hours ago)

After losing another Grand Slam final - this time to Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open - BBC Sport asks if Aryna Sabalenka is underachieving at the majors.

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BBC - World (2 hours ago)

More unedifying pictures and words mean it doesn't get any better for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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Deadly attacks launched day before border crossing due to open as part of ceasefire dealIsrael has carried out some of its deadliest airstrikes on Gaza in months, killing at least 30 Palestinians, some of whom were sheltering in tent cities for displaced people.Despite a nominal ceasefire, the Israeli military struck a police station in the Sheikh...

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Nottingham Forest agree a deal for Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega worth up to £500,000.

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Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures.

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The Greens' new leader has generated a lot of excitement. Can he translate the buzz into electoral success?

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Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.

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The Guardian - World (4 hours ago)

Nato chief has glibly dismissed prospect of coping without US support, but in the age of Trump the case for autonomy is growingThe Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, was typically blunt when he met members of the European parliament this week. From the dais of the blond-wood committee room in Brussels, he was clear: "If anyone thinks that the...

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BBC - World (5 hours ago)

Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.

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Putin critic says plants in China, India and Turkey are funnelling up to $1bn a day to KremlinBill Browder's fight against Vladimir Putin has seen him face threats, lawsuits, false accusations of murder and Interpol arrest warrants. A disinformation-laden film was even made about him.But 16 years after the death of his friend and lawyer Sergei...

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A team of divers are tasked with de-mining parts of the Black Sea still under Ukraine's control.

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Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.

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In a highly controversial move, some Israeli MPs are trying to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian attackers.

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The Guardian - World (6 hours ago)

Revelation that subsidiary of Capgemini is to help trace and expel migrants in US provokes outrage in FranceFrench lawmakers have demanded an explanation after one of the country's biggest tech companies signed a multimillion dollar contract to help the US enforcement agency ICE trace and expel migrants.The revelation that a subsidiary of...

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BBC - World (7 hours ago)

Elena Rybakina inflicts further Grand Slam final heartbreak on Aryna Sabalenka with a stunning third-set fightback to win the Australian Open.

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BBC - World (7 hours ago)

Isabelle Boffey runs the second fastest ever 800m indoors by a British woman, clocking one minute 57.43 seconds to win at the BU Terrier Classic in Boston.

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The Guardian - World (7 hours ago)

Island country only has oil enough to last 15-20 days, and 12-hour blackouts have become commonplaceMexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has warned that Donald Trump's move to slap new tariffs on countries sending oil to Cuba could trigger a humanitarian crisis on the island, which is already suffering from chronic fuel shortages and regular...

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British light-middleweight Josh Kelly tells BBC Sport about how he won his battle with chronic hypochondria to emerge as a world title contender.

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Inaayah Makda was hit by a wave as she and her parents sat on a beach in Morocco, her family says.

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BBC - World (8 hours ago)

The photos put further pressure on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after years of scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein. He has always denied any wrongdoing.

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Adam and Alex wrap up the week with James Landale and Sarah Montague.

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Thousands set to gather in Budapest after János Lázár's remarks captured on videoThousands of people are set to gather in Budapest to demand the resignation of a senior Hungarian politician, for making a racist remark against Roma people earlier this month.János Lázár told attendees at a political forum that migration was not the solution to...

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The Guardian - World (9 hours ago)

Starmer confirms immediate removal, but it is unclear if sanctions remain on former MP, academic and barristerChina has lifted the sanctions it imposed on serving British MPs and peers in a significant sign of warming relations after Keir Starmer travelled to Beijing for landmark talks with Xi Jinping.Nine UK citizens were banned from China in...

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The Guardian - World (9 hours ago)

US president warns against closer ties with China during British PM's trip to secure lower tariffs and better market accessDonald Trump has warned the UK against doing business with China, just hours after Keir Starmer lauded the economic relationship during a landmark visit to Beijing.The US president said it was "very dangerous” for the UK to...

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

The Ugandan president's son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

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England's Justin Rose shoots a seven-under-par 65 to extend his lead to four shots at the Farmers Insurance Open while returning Brooks Koepka made the cut.

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Great Britain's Neal Skupski and American partner Christian Harrison win the Australian Open men's doubles title in their first Grand Slam together.

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Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin sits down with BBC Sport's Betty Glover to talk about his return to goalscoring form, being a free agent and his England chances.

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

The trading cards helped Dylan cope with leukaemia treatment and recovery.

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Phil Taylor has visited Walt Disney World in Florida 80 times and does not plan to stop.

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Sarah Bolger and Justine Wortsman say they did not realise "how much of a gap in the market there was".

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones toured Ibiza in the 80s and 90s before returning to Teesside.

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Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.

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India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.

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BBC - World (11 hours ago)

Florian Wirtz sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about his slow start at Anfield, playing padel and making Bundesliga history.

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The Guardian - World (11 hours ago)

US president declines to say whether he plans Venezuela-like operation, after Tehran signalled it was ready for talksKilling Khamenei? Hitting military sites? It is unclear what a US attack on Iran would achieveDonald Trump has said he believes Tehran wants to make a deal to head off a regional conflict, as he claimed the US "armada” near Iran...

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BBC - World (12 hours ago)

Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.

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BBC - World (12 hours ago)

The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

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BBC - World (12 hours ago)

Demonstrations were held to protest the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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The Guardian - World (13 hours ago)

Half a million migrants will be 'regularised' under plans to boost economic growth that have angered rightwing partiesNot everyone has been enthused by the Spanish government's decision this week to buck European political trends by announcing plans to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants and asylum seekers to boost "economic growth and social...

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The Guardian - World (13 hours ago)

PM says trip to China has put relationship in stronger place, but possible return visit angers British criticsKeir Starmer has taken a big step towards rapprochement with China, opening the door to a UK visit from Xi Jinping in a move that drew immediate anger from British critics of Beijing.During the first visit by a UK prime minister to China in...

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The Guardian - World (13 hours ago)

Men – both aged 28 – found at a home in Glenorie on Saturday, New South Wales police sayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo 28-year-old men have been found dead at a property in Sydney's north-west in an incident police are treating as not suspicious.In a statement, New South Wales police said emergency services were...

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

What started as a work trip in Nottinghamshire became an invitation to the Netflix series four premiere.

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

Andy, who has retinal dystrophy, initially had avoidance anxiety and "wouldn't cross a road, wouldn't take the kids to school".

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady.

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools.

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

AI chatbots are being used as 'surrogate friends' by young people who have lost the ability to socialise.

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

Satirist Ghanem al-Masarir has been awarded £3m in damages, but it's unclear if Saudi Arabia will pay.

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

Revelations from newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein dominate Saturday's papers.

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The Guardian - World (16 hours ago)

The BoM forecasts parts of inland NSW will exceed 45C on Saturday, with Thargomindah in Queensland to reach 46C, Mildura 45C and Canberra 41CGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA cool change this weekend is expected to bring an end to eight consecutive days of blistering temperatures above 40C in Australia's south-east.But...

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BBC - World (17 hours ago)

World number one Luke Littler comes through a "tough" night to win his first-round game after opponent Mike de Decker misses a match dart.

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BBC - World (17 hours ago)

Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

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The Guardian - World (17 hours ago)

Exclusive: Formal validation for claret reflects hotter conditions, falling consumption and shift towards chillable redsBordeaux's wine industry has historically adapted to consumer habits. In the 1970s the region leaned towards white, but by the 2000s was famed for powerful oak-aged reds.Now it's turning to a much older form of red with a name...

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The Guardian - World (20 hours ago)

Rubaya mine produces about 15% of the world's coltan, which is processed into tantalum, used in mobile phonesMore than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, a spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is located,...

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Mercedes were pre-season favourites for 2026 long before any of the new cars ran on track, and nothing that happened in the Formula 1 'shakedown' in Spain this week has changed that.

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Actor, also known for Beetlejuice and her work with Christopher Guest, died after a brief illnessCatherine O'Hara, actor known for Schitt's Creek, Home Alone and Best in Show, has died at the age of 71.Her manager confirmed the news to Variety. She died after a brief illness. Continue reading...

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Israeli military's U-turn in accepting official figures comes after years of attacking data as 'Hamas propaganda'Israel's military has accepted the death toll compiled by health authorities in Gaza is broadly accurate, marking a U-turn after years of official attacks on the data.A senior security official briefed Israeli journalists, saying about...

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The Guardian - World (23 hours ago)

Transfer of subjects of acclaimed film about inhumane prison conditions described as 'straight-up retaliation'The Alabama prison system has moved three well-known incarcerated activists who supported a 2022 prison strike and were featured in an Oscar-nominated documentary about the troubled system to isolated cells with little contact with others,...

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The Guardian - World (23 hours ago)

Madonna labelled it 'heaven' on a recent visit, but the cost of living is hitting the seaside town hardNot many chefs working in small, family-run restaurants expect global megastars to turn up for dinner and to design them a menu from scratch.But that's what happened to Simona Di Dio last weekend, when she cooked dishes inspired by her Italian...

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BBC - World (24 hours ago)

Is a nervousness among Arsenal fans affecting the players in the Premier League title race? Alex Howell looks at what impact this could have on Mikel Arteta's side as they look to end a run of three second-placed finishes.

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BBC - World (24 hours ago)

Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele.

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BBC - World (24 hours ago)

The full Moon in February is known as the Snow Moon.

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BBC - World (24 hours ago)

West Coast Main Line rail services between Euston station and Watford Junction saw disruption throughout Friday afternoon.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Motorcycle-riding militants launch strikes using heavy weaponry and drones, damaging planes belonging to Ivorian carrier and Togolese airlineIslamic State in the Sahel has claimed responsibility for an audacious assault at the international airport and adjacent air force base in Niamey, the capital of Niger, according to the SITE Intelligence...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Newcastle United face Liverpool on Saturday for the first time since the injured Alexander Isak left the club in September following "the most talked about" saga in world football

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Joanne Penney was shot dead at close range when she opened the door of a property in Talbot Green.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The future of the event had looked uncertain after the organisers went into voluntary liquidation last year.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Anthony Gilheaney hit four men on Shaftesbury Avenue, killing Aiden Chapman and injuring the others.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Capital punishment taken off table but Mangione will still face federal charges over killing of Brian ThompsonThe death penalty is off the table for Luigi Mangione after a New York federal judge dismissed the charges that were eligible for capital punishment in the case accusing him of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York in...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Viktor Orbán reiterates stance on EU membership as spokesperson claims Brussels wants to give Ukraine access to next budgetBut just as Volodymyr Zelenskyy doubles down on his 2027 accession target, so is Hungary's Viktor Orbán in opposing the move.In clips published by Hungary's international spokesperson Zoltán Kovács, Orbán has claimed that...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

White House cites Cuba's ties to hostile powers as order ratchets up Trump's pressure to topple its governmentDonald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday laying the groundwork to slap tariffs on goods from countries that provide oil to Cuba, the White House said.The order, which ratchets up Trump's pressure to topple the communist...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Ariel Seidman declared persona non grata and given 72 hours to leave country after remarks on social mediaSouth Africa and Israel have engaged in a tit-for-tat expulsion of senior diplomats, after South Africa ordered Israel's chargé d'affaires to leave within 72 hours, citing "insulting attacks” on South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, on...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

A slow-burning Australian Open looks set for a final weekend flourish after Novak Djokovic takes the limelight once again in Melbourne.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Novak Djokovic will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final for the chance of winning a 25th Grand Slam title after winning a five-set epic against defending champion Jannik Sinner.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Fire versus ice - a contrasting match-up of personalities tennis knows all too well. But how might the Australian Open final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina play out?

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Manchester United's interim head coach Michael Carrick is not ruling out the possibility of the club doing business on transfer deadline day

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is "not in the right place" to play against Nottingham Forest as he continues to be linked with a move away, says Oliver Glasner.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Deng Majek is told by the mother of victim Rhiannon Whyte that she hopes he never sees the outside world.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Tour guide reports drawing of naked woman pointing knife at baby and coded writing at Old Calton burial groundThe tomb of the philosopher David Hume and two other memorials at a historic cemetery in Edinburgh have been vandalised with "disturbing occult-style paraphernalia”.A tour guide made the discovery at the Old Calton burial ground. It...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

London-based satirist hails 'amazing' ruling that found Gulf state targeted and attacked him for his criticismA London-based Saudi dissident who a judge decided should receive more than £3m in damages from the kingdom for assault and the hacking of his phone has insisted that it must pay up or face enforcement action.Mr Justice Saini ruled that...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Milestone appears to resolve escalating tensions over the question of Kurdish autonomy in north-east SyriaThe Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces have reached an agreement to extend a fragile ceasefire into a permanent truce, laying a framework for integrating Kurdish forces into the state and ending nearly a month of fighting.The agreement on...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Tehran's nuclear ambitions date back to the shah and the 1970s and remains undimmed despite the damage caused by sanctionsA desperate effort to avert war between the US and Iran is once again under way, but trying to locate common ground between the two countries over Tehran's nuclear programme has been made more difficult by escalating US demands,...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Millions told to stay home in US and more than a million are left without power, while Australia faces record heatwaveCold weather across a vast swathe of the eastern US has been the likely cause of at least 49 deaths in the past week.At one point, about 213 million people were under some sort of winter weather warnings, affecting areas from New...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Novak Djokovic will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final after both players maintain their respective bids for history by coming through five-set epics on an extraordinary day in Melbourne.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Donald Trump now has the firepower in place, but using it might not end wellA fortnight ago, when Donald Trump first threatened Iran's regime, telling protesters in the country that "help is coming”, there were not enough US military assets in the Middle East to back up the rhetoric. That has now changed, although plenty of questions remain about...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Solar met the majority of electricity demand between 9am and 6pm in the past week as much of the country cranked air conditionersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia's power grid is changing rapidly – so rapidly that it can feel difficult to keep up.This week, as an oppressive heatwave in the country's south-east...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Soaring temperatures, heat at altitude and hot summer nights combine to create one of south-eastern Australia's 'most significant' heatwaves Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHeatwaves and hot days during an Australian summer may seem unremarkable. Days spent at the beach, sunburn and mosquitoes are part of the national...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Change comes after 100-day review that found domestic violence case management was not 'core' police businessGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland police service plans to disband a specialist unit that provided statewide support for domestic and family violence cases, prompting concern from frontline workers that...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Panama's president says strategic waterway will operate as normal after ruling that advances US policy aimsPanama's president said ports at each end of the Panama canal would operate as usual after the country's supreme court ruled the concession held by a subsidiary of a Chinese company was unconstitutional.The court's decision on Thursday, which...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Fulham sign Norway winger Oscar Bobb from Manchester City for £27m on a five-and-a-half-year contract.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Queen guitarist says 'everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment' when asked about touring plansQueen guitarist Brian May has ruled out touring in the US for the foreseeable future, because of the potential danger it would pose.Speaking to the Daily Mail, the 78-year-old said: "America is a dangerous place at the moment, so you have...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Exclusive: 'Regional defence' settler units are escalating violent displacement of Palestinians, Israeli reservists and activists sayIsrael's army has become a vehicle for violent settlers to escalate their campaign against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, with reserve units drawn from settlements functioning as vigilante militias,...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Ukraine president says he will wait to see if Putin complies with Trump request to halt strikes on energy infrastructureUkraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said he was waiting to see whether Russia would observe a proposed pause in strikes on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure, as Kyiv endures a spell of bitter winter cold.Donald...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Law will give private companies more control but experts unsure whether changes go far enough for USVenezuela's acting president has signed into law a bill making significant changes to the country's oil sector after pressure from the US to open it up to foreign private investment.The new hydrocarbons law promises to give private companies control...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Carlos Alcaraz comes back from the brink of defeat to beat Alexander Zverev and reach his first Australian Open final.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Celtic will play Stuttgart and Nottingham Forest will face Fenerbahce in two-legged play-offs to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Benfica will face Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs just three weeks after their dramatic league phase encounter.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Seven paratroopers are sent on a seemingly impossible mission

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Russia said the US president requested a pause in strikes on Kyiv until 1 February, a move Trump said was prompted by the cold weather.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Tehran has threatened to treat an attack by the US as part of last summer's war, and its response could be more dramatic.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

12-year-old Vivaan Sharma was one of 94 patients harmed by surgeon Yaser Jabbar

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Alberta activists' covert meetings with US officials revealed, outlining group's increasingly emboldened effortsCovert meetings between separatist activists in the Canadian province of Alberta and members of Donald Trump's administration amount to "treason”, the premier of British Columbia said on Thursday."To go to a foreign country and to ask...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson discusses the World Cup, learning Italian, a positional change at club level and Hamilton Academical's plight.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

And the president blames Democrat Ihan Omar after she was attacked

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The PM visits China and agrees (some) trade deals.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The US fought IS with the Kurds for years. Now, Donald Trump is siding with Syria's new leader.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

A couple expecting to pay £50 for a locksmith say they ended up forking out more than £5,000.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on boxer Francesca Hennessy and AI with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Amid rusting oil pumps and rigs, once affluent Venezuelan oil towns place their hope in US investment.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Caning is a common but controversial punishment for violating Islamic law in Aceh province.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Gunner Beck, 19, was found dead at her barracks at Larkhill camp in Wiltshire in 2021. She had complained she had been sexually assaulted.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Reform UK leader speaks at GB News event also attended by industry minister on second UAE visit in two monthsNigel Farage has paid a visit to Dubai to build diplomatic relations with United Arab Emirates ministers and drum up donations for Reform UK from wealthy expats.The two-night trip was his second visit to the Gulf state in two months, after a...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Hastie's allies are cautioning against assuming his supporters would automatically shift their allegiances to Angus TaylorGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat was the point of that then?That is the question some Liberals MPs – and no doubt some bemused voters – are asking after Andrew Hastie abandoned plans to...

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WA police say both Mosman Park children had 'significant health challenges' and had been in contact with care servicesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo parents and their teenage children have been found dead in the affluent Perth suburb of Mosman Park in a suspected murder-suicide, Western Australian police say.At...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

This blog is now closedFour people, including two children, found dead in Perth in suspected murder-suicideGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland health minister said federal government still has to bridge the gap on funding dealTim Nicholls, the Queensland health minister, said he still thinks there's a "bit of water...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Welsh boxer Lauren Price will defend her unified welterweight world titles against Puerto Rican challenger Stephanie Pineiro Aquino on Saturday, 4 April at Cardiff's Utilita Arena.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Coach and consultant Duane Manyweather has worked with some of NFL's best players in one of the sport's most undervalued positions.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Human rights groups and some western countries have denounced the election, the first held since the 2021 coup, describing it as neither free nor fairMyanmar's military-backed party has completed a sweeping victory in the country's three-phase general election, state media said, cementing an outcome long expected after a tightly controlled...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Exclusive: Dr Eric Descheemaeker and university have agreed he will leave his job to pursue other opportunities, email to staff saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA University of Melbourne law professor who wrote an email saying the institution was dictated to by...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Hastie concedes he does not have support needed to become leader, as source says it is a 'question of when, not if' Taylor will mount challengeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAndrew Hastie has confirmed he won't contest the Liberal party leadership, clearing the path for fellow rightwinger Angus Taylor to challenge Sussan...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The Environment Agency says the arrests are a "vital step" into the Kidlington dump investigation.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Melissa McIntosh, who claims Always Was Tonight violated ABC charter, has been dubbed the 'Liberal party fun police' by the GreensFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe opposition has complained to the ABC over Tony Armstrong's one-off special, which took aim at...

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

After weeks of federal insurgency, Minnesota fought back, and it seems Donald Trump has lost faith in the people running his ICE operation in the state. So where does this leave Trump's 'ICE patriots'? How do Republicans unite over immigration policies that kill Americans? And where does it leave the far-right agitators in Trump's cabinet?Jonathan...

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Met Office issues yellow rain alerts in south-west, with 66 flood warnings – indicating expected flooding – in forceNearly 150 flood alerts remain in place across England as communities continue grappling with the aftermath of Storm Chandra.A yellow rain alert spanning from noon to midnight on Thursday has been issued for parts of south-west...

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

A plan to resettle third-country nationals from the US to the Pacific nation faces an uncertain future amid unease over the dealA controversial Trump administration deal to relocate deportees from the US to the small Pacific nation of Palau faces an uncertain future, after the senate voted to block the deal as concern about the agreement grows.The...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

He allegedly told jail officers that he had paperwork "signed by a judge" to free the accused killer, a complaint states.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Funding for DHS will continue at its current amount for two weeks while both sides work out a new deal to fund the agency, according to US media reports.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Nationals given eight days to reconcile with party before opposition leader appoints permanent Liberal-only frontbenchFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe opposition leader, Sussan Ley, has appointed an interim Liberal-only shadow cabinet after the two parties split,...

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

The high-profile defendant, who was excused from appearing, pleads not guilty further charges over a car crash in July that left a driver with serious injuriesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHigh-profile Sydney Chinese woman Lanlan Yang has pleaded not guilty to two...

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

China agrees visa waiver for British citizens as countries sign agreements on closer economic cooperationThe Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, has said the UK's relationship with his country has gone through "twists and turns” over the years but that a more "consistent” approach is in both their interests.Before talks with Keir Starmer during the...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Jayla-Jean Mclaren died on 3 August after being taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

British number one Emma Raducanu splits with coach Francis Roig after her exit from the Australian Open.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

The Ming family ran scam compounds along the Chinese border with Myanmar in Shan state.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is pictured alongside China's Xi Jinping on most of Friday's papers.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

The impact of fires on wildlife can be 'catastrophic', with some plant species feared extinctGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs tinderbox conditions continue to hamper wildlife assessment and rescue efforts, bushfires in Victoria have burned habitat crucial to bird and animal species, including eastern bristlebirds and...

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Former broadcaster, 84, has pleaded not guilty to 25 charges of indecent assault and two charges of sexual touching against nine alleged victims over 17 yearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMultiple witnesses who claim they saw no evidence of any sexual abuse from...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Now Rangers are out of Europe, has the road to their domestic path been cleared?

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Showman Martin O'Neill continues to thrive as Celtic's interim manager as he guides the club through to the Europa League play-off round.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Media company also buys digital advertising billboard company QMS for $850mFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe nation's biggest media company, Nine Entertainment, has sold its talkback radio stations to a Sydney pub baron for $56m and bought outdoor advertising company...

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