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BBC - World (8 seconds ago)

A guest, who is reportedly an Orthodox Jew, found the message in his north London hotel room.

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BBC - World (8 seconds ago)

Heather Morgan's postcode meant she was ineligible for a test that could have revealed her risk.

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The Guardian - World (30 minutes ago)

This blog is now closed – see our full report on the US-Iran agreement and an analysis of what it meansThe agreement between the United ⁠States and Iran should allow for the "immediate reopening” ⁠of the ⁠Strait ​of Hormuz, EU Commission President Ursula von ⁠der Leyen said on Monday."The priority now is ⁠its swift and full...

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Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazardHalf of the world's children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threatening their health, education and survival, according to a Unicef report.Globally, children face increasing threats from heatwaves, storms, floods and...

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The Guardian - World (60 minutes ago)

Reserve Bank of Australia decision on Tuesday comes after three consecutive cash rate hikes this yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank has warned it is ready to raise interest rates further despite leaving its official interest rate on hold at 4.35%.The...

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BBC - World (60 minutes ago)

The Iranian team may want to unite people but what the game with New Zealand revealed is just how divided many Iranians remain, writes BBC North America correspondent Shaimaa Khalil.

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BBC - World (60 minutes ago)

Viral conspiracy posts claim there is a secret effort to spread ticks on US farms to trigger an allergy to red meat.

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BBC - World (60 minutes ago)

She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.

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The Guardian - World (An hour ago)

So-called 'good behaviour' legislation fiercely criticised by opposition politicians and rights groupsSweden's parliament has voted to escalate the country's crackdown on immigrant rights, backing laws that allow authorities to revoke residency permits based on a vague criteria of bad behaviour and obliging most public sector workers to report...

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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launches federal court action against restaurant over Tree Day Tuesday campaignFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe consumer regulator has sued Grill'd over allegations the burger chain engaged in greenwashing by...

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BBC - World (An hour ago)

The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.

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BBC - World (An hour ago)

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran's clerical regime.

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BBC - World (2 hours ago)

Iran twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium in their Group G encounter.

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The Guardian - World (2 hours ago)

The closures, so employees can watch a recorded lecture, will cost the company an estimated 2.1bn won ($1.4m) in salesStarbucks Korea will simultaneously close all its stores for a mandatory history lesson, after a disastrous promotion that evoked memories of a pro-democracy massacre sparked public and political backlash.More than 2,000 stores will...

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BBC - World (3 hours ago)

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

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BBC - World (4 hours ago)

Chris Wood and Elijah Just combine for two 'sensational' goals for New Zealand during their Group G match with Iran at the Los Angeles Stadium.

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BBC - World (4 hours ago)

Saudi Arabia hold firm against relentless pressure to earn a 1-1 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay in their Group H opener at the Miami Stadium.

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The Guardian - World (5 hours ago)

Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connectionsExperts have warned that Sri Lanka is emerging as a hub for transnational cybercrime, after a crackdown in south-east Asia pushed Chinese-run criminal networks to relocate their vast scam operations.Sri...

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BBC - World (5 hours ago)

Maxi Araujo equalises in the 80th minute for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia at the Miami Stadium in their Group H encounter.

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The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the contrasting approaches of the two presidents as Trump touts a new peace deal.

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BBC - World (5 hours ago)

Why did Hungary's pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?

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The Guardian - World (6 hours ago)

But overall interest in news has increased, particularly among women and young people, 2026 Digital News Report findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for Guardian Australia's free weekly media newsletter hereThe majority of Australian adults under 25 have never used newspapers or radio as a source of news, according to...

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

Several of the papers are leading on Sir Keir's plan to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, which was announced on Monday.

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard.

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

A source familiar with the investigations says they had been ongoing for "roughly a year".

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".

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The Guardian - World (7 hours ago)

Images of Merlin, a two-year-old duck, parading on the streets of Mexico City celebrated by fans on social mediaJulián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show.As Mexico celebrated its World Cup-opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, Merlin, a two-year-old duck dressed in the national team's colors,...

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The Guardian - World (8 hours ago)

G7 told 'we will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes', with Russia's finance networks and shadow fleet targetedKeir Starmer has vowed to "choke off” Russian revenue with further sanctions and to provide hundreds of millions of pounds worth of energy support for Ukraine, as he met world leaders in France for the G7.After a torrid political...

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BBC - World (8 hours ago)

An own goal from Mohamed Hany denies Egypt a first ever victory at the World Cup as they draw 1-1 with Belgium at the Seattle Stadium.

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BBC - World (8 hours ago)

Steve Clarke "doing cartwheels" is a sign of the shift among the Scotland squad and staff, writes Amy Canavan in Charlotte.

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BBC - World (8 hours ago)

Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.

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BBC - World (9 hours ago)

Bukayo Saka says he will continue gambling with his fitness and is "ready to go" for England's World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday.

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BBC - World (9 hours ago)

The US vice-president says the agreement is "about a page and a half" and "very general", meaning many details will be worked out later.

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The Guardian - World (9 hours ago)

Decision comes as the museum in Charleston says it faces a 'shift in the political and funding environment' The International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina, announced on Wednesday that, beginning in July and lasting through 31 December, all of its staff will be furloughed. The 20-daylong furlough will be staggered...

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The Guardian - World (9 hours ago)

Follow today's news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGallagher on One Nation: 'Opinion polls will come and go'Katy Gallagher was also asked about the surge in One Nation, saying there was an obvious "reorganisation on the conservative side of politics”.I think there is a lot of uncertainty and worry about events that...

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BBC - World (9 hours ago)

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

The incident occurred on Monday morning while the aircraft had been on a routine test mission.

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.

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The Guardian - World (10 hours ago)

US president says strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but questions remain over waterway fees and Israeli breaches of ceasefire in LebanonTallying the global cost of the US-Israel war against IranDonald Trump has declared that the strait of Hormuz will be "completely open” from Friday, as western leaders gathering at the G7 summit in...

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The Guardian - World (11 hours ago)

Clandestine operation run by Chinese national in Prato moved €80-100m a year through intermediariesItalian police have dismantled an underground bank used by drug traffickers through which several hundred million euros are believed to have moved over at least three years.The clandestine bank, whose logistical base was located in Prato, north-west...

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The Guardian - World (11 hours ago)

Mark Carney says Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise office hasn't been 'effective' since its 2019 setupCanada is eliminating a watchdog that investigates alleged human rights violations committed by Canadian companies operating abroad, after Mark Carney said the office hadn't been "effective” since it was set up in 2019.The move...

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BBC - World (11 hours ago)

European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout performance for his side in their Group H clash.

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BBC - World (11 hours ago)

An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained.

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The Guardian - World (11 hours ago)

Deal will leave things almost exactly as they were before feckless war of choice startedTallying the global cost of the US-Israel war against IranIf we get to a Friday signing ceremony without this uncertain new US-Iran deal being derailed by any of its inherent ambiguities, then nuclear talks can finally restart in the same place – and at almost...

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The Guardian - World (12 hours ago)

Few analysts believe final settlement can be reached in 60 days – and even if it is, war and instability could soon returnIn much of the Middle East, news that the US and Iran had come to a fragile agreement was greeted with relief tempered with doubt that any deal would resolve the turbulent region's deep problems or even prevent a future return...

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BBC - World (12 hours ago)

A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French football writer who is in prison in Algeria.

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BBC - World (12 hours ago)

The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.

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The Guardian - World (12 hours ago)

The accomplished musician, who recorded over 70 albums in his career, died peacefully in Germany after a short illnessThe South African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91.His family announced his death in a statement released on Monday. Continue reading...

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BBC - World (12 hours ago)

Britain's Francesca Jones misses two match points in a narrow defeat by Talia Gibson in the Nottingham Open first round.

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BBC - World (12 hours ago)

After the past two US Opens at the New York course descended into controversy, tournament organisers say they have learned lessons, writes Iain Carter.

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BBC - World (12 hours ago)

Crystal Palace appoint Lens manager Pierre Sage as their head coach on a three-year contract to succeed Oliver Glasner.

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The Guardian - World (13 hours ago)

The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, but competing claims from Donald Trump and Tehran have left the details shrouded in uncertainty. Questions remain over the reopening of the strait of Hormuz, Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, and the future of Iran's nuclear programme. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the...

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BBC - World (13 hours ago)

Some students were protesting against the company's controversial work with the US government on artificial intelligence.

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BBC - World (13 hours ago)

Boy, 16, goes on trial accused of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare.

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The Guardian - World (14 hours ago)

Garelli bike recovered by police in Italy after they spotted it without licence plate during roadside checkA moped stolen from a northern Italian town in 1984 has been traced and returned to its rightful owner after four decades.The case of the missing moped – a dark grey Garelli that these days might be classified as vintage – was finally...

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces a ban for under-16s from major social media platforms

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

Under-16s to be banned from social media Keir Starmer announces.

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

We want you to name the leading scorer from each of the top 20 countries according to Fifa's global rankings.

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The Guardian - World (14 hours ago)

Agreement contains no restrictions on Iran's ballistic missiles, nor does it call for regime change or surrenderMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe basic structure of the US-Iran deal reached late on Sunday – a return to the prewar status quo – has been on offer from Iran for more than a month. So has the specific architecture: an immediate...

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The Guardian - World (14 hours ago)

While officials welcome ceasefire, many people are uncertain it will last – and return to find homes destroyedMiddle East crisis – live updatesHours after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced, residents of south Lebanon began to race back to their villages. One man filmed as he drove into the entrance of Harees, his arrival interrupted as the...

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The Guardian - World (14 hours ago)

Exclusive: Aboriginal Australians and migrants the targets of John Drew, who party claims 'has never been a One National party official in any capacity'Warning: This article contains racially offensive language and outdated referencesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA...

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BBC - World (15 hours ago)

Wolverhampton Wanderers appoint Portuguese Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach.

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BBC - World (15 hours ago)

Preston Davey died in hospital in July 2023 after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands.

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BBC - World (15 hours ago)

The prime minister announced that under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027.

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The Guardian - World (15 hours ago)

Outpouring of public grief for Lidia 'Taty' Almeida, leader of group of mothers that has marched every week since 1977The human rights activist Lidia "Taty” Almeida – who spent more than half a century searching for her son after he was forcibly disappeared by Argentina's military junta – has died aged 95, prompting a public outpouring of...

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BBC - World (15 hours ago)

The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.

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BBC - World (15 hours ago)

Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.

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The Guardian - World (15 hours ago)

Instructors hurled Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas into 40-metre abyss without attaching safety equipmentA 21-year-old woman who died when two rope-jumping instructors threw her from a bridge without first harnessing her to security equipment has been buried in Brazil's São Paulo state.Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was rope jumping on...

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

The return of 4-4-2? False nines? BBC Sport looks at the tactical trends emerging at the World Cup so far.

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

It's not clear if the deal means the Israelis will pause their offensive in Lebanon, BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen reports.

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The Guardian - World (16 hours ago)

Preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran has prompted anger in Israel, and criticism of NetanyahuBenjamin Netanyahu has hailed a historic victory over Iran and ruled out any immediate withdrawal from Lebanon, saying that Israel's forces would remain there "for as long as necessary”."We established deep security zones around the state...

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

Marc Cucurella has officially joined Real Madrid just hours before his opening World Cup game with Spain, raising the question of whether his former Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez follows.

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal.

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will make their England debuts in the second Test against New Zealand.

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

Brendon McCullum refuses to be drawn on Ben Stokes' future as England captain, but repeatedly speaks of his "worry and concern” for the all-rounder.

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.

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The Guardian - World (17 hours ago)

About 80% of 115 products tested show levels of Pfas that comply with rules – but some firms still exceeding limitsState laws banning Pfas in clothing and textiles have significantly reduced the amount of toxic "forever chemicals” used in the products, which public health advocates say marks a major public health win and underscores the value...

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The Guardian - World (17 hours ago)

Pedro Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez, charged and predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero investigated over offences including influence peddlingEurope live – latest updatesSpain's prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is facing one of the longest and most difficult weeks of his premiership as his wife and his fellow socialist predecessor prepare...

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BBC - World (18 hours ago)

The French captain has faced scrutiny over both his performances and leadership, but supporters say the criticism has gone "too far".

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BBC - World (18 hours ago)

John Stones' selection for England's World Cup squad may have raised a few eyebrows but the player says he had to "dig deep" to secure his place in the 26-man travelling party.

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BBC - World (18 hours ago)

A 63-year-old woman is arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

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BBC - World (18 hours ago)

Pakistani police said the nine-year-old was mistakenly shot as they pursued a group of armed robbers.

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BBC - World (18 hours ago)

A 44-year-old man is in custody over the incident where a woman appeared to be shoved into the path of a bus.

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The Guardian - World (18 hours ago)

The actor starts chant after president said he doesn't 'think about Americans' financial situation, not even a little bit'Robert De Niro has renewed his attack on Donald Trump at an event in New York on Sunday. Speaking at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the first amendment, the actor led the crowd in a repeated cry of "shut the fuck up!” in...

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BBC - World (18 hours ago)

Arsenal are set-piece masters, with prominent figures in England's World Cup squad, so it is understandable that Thomas Tuchel will look to play to the Premier League champions' strengths.

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

The Home Office had challenged a High Court ruling that the group's proscription should be quashed.

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The Guardian - World (20 hours ago)

Teenager denies planning attacks on party figures and Labour Day march after allegedly being influenced by the UnabomberGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Brisbane private schoolboy allegedly plotted terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and Brisbane's Labour Day march in 2024 after being influenced by the...

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BBC - World (20 hours ago)

They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?

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The Guardian - World (20 hours ago)

Relations at lowest ebb in years after Washington refuses to apologise for deaths in strait of HormuzFury has continued to mount in India over the US's refusal to apologise for the deaths of Indian sailors killed in strikes in the strait of Hormuz, further straining relations between the two countries as their leaders meet at the G7 summit in...

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BBC - World (20 hours ago)

Fifteen "big cats" were reported to authorities in Wales between January 2020 and July 2025.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

They are one of the smallest countries to play in a World Cup, but Cape Verde are aiming high, with a Dublin-born defender who used to work in a bank among their ranks.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Darren Summers thought he was being pranked when a caller rang to tell him.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Ukraine's president dismisses Moscow's claim that it did not target Kyiv's Pechersk Lavra monastery, ahead of meeting of G7 leaders in FranceKyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across UkraineMacron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summitMeanwhile, Unesco has formally condemned the Russian strikes on...

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Stacey Warnecke, 30, died from a treatable complication after giving birth without any trained medical staff, an inquest hearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne wellness influencer was found lying on the floor of her home in an altered state of consciousness...

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

The family of Leah Stewart is braced for more bad news and the impact on her 18-month-old daughterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe family of the woman critically injured in Saturday's horrific shark attack at Coogee beach is still coming to terms with the...

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Academic says laptops have 'completely overtaken' traditional note-taking and research other states should 'absolutely' follow the state's leadFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian secondary school students will spend less time on screens and more time using pen...

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Prime minister flags an announcement after deliberations of cabinet's expenditure review committeeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has signalled the federal government is open to extending the temporary cut to the fuel excise to help cushion motorists...

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

In today's newsletter: A peace deal between the US and Iran has been announced, but what it contains, and what could happen next, remain unclearGood morning. A war which had no clear objectives and no obvious endgame, but unleashed havoc across the globe, looks to be on the brink of coming to a close. As he prepared to mark his 80th birthday with a...

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Marius Borg Høiby found guilty of ⁠two ​counts of rape, one count of domestic violence and other ⁠crimesMarius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's crown princess, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of several offences including two counts of rape.The verdict was handed down by the Oslo district court on Monday...

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Former deputy editor steps up to replace Lenore Taylor, who resigned in FebruaryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former deputy editor of Guardian Australia David Munk has been appointed to lead the publication, Guardian News and Media has announced.Munk spent five...

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Australian billionaire says investment reflects her confidence in world's first trillionaire after his record-breaking IPOFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGina Rinehart's company has made a "significant investment” in Elon Musk's SpaceX and said it hopes to...

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

Iran's striker Mehdi Taremi said the country's political predicament "undermines the joy of the World Cup".

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

Justin Gaethje provides a perfect ending for American spectators at the White House, including President Donald Trump, as he shocks Ilia Topuria to win the UFC undisputed lightweight title.

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

For a manager who was dismissed by West Ham in September after failing at Chelsea before that, few would have expected Graham Potter to be steering a nation to a winning start in the World Cup this summer.

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been sentenced to four years in jail.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Watch highlights as Sweden get their World Cup campaign off to an emphatic start, scoring five goals in a win over Group F opponents Tunisia.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Yan Diomande all shine as the World Cup provides a perfect scouting opportunity for new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, says Phil McNulty.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Yasin Ayari scores a stunner for Sweden against Tunisia but refuses to celebrate. The Brighton midfielder could have represented the opposition as his father is Tunisian.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Australia stepped off the team bus in suits and holding designer pouches, showing they've come 'a long way from a Country Road bag on the side of the field'Video: Is this Australia's greatest World Cup win in 20 years?As suited and booted Socceroos stepped off the bus in Vancouver and towards a 2-0 victory against Turkey, many dangled designer...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Dozens of women on OnlyFans describe being exploited by managers who promised to help maximise profits.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

US president left last meeting early, but world leaders aim to end Ukraine war and push for resolution in Gaza and IranEmmanuel Macron, the host of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, has framed an agenda to make it as palatable as possible to his guest of honour, but the French president has no idea if Donald Trump, a haphazard summit attender,...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Cases reported in 83 countries, with at least 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted or arrested, GCPEA saysAttacks on education globally have surged by 40% with more than 8,556 recorded incidents and 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed in 2024 and 2025, according to new research.Attacks...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a pundit at the World Cup because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the side's chances.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

England's Jordan Henderson says he finds it "hard to read" what is written about Jude Bellingham but believes the midfielder can be the team's "X-factor" player at the World Cup.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Punjab police said an officer mistakenly opened fire at the Ahmed family, who were victims of a robbery at ChakwalThe Australian prime minister has called for Pakistan to carry out a transparent inquiry into the shooting death of a young Australian girl by a police officer while on holiday with her family.Australian-born Hania Ahmed, 9, and her...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Another expert says drone technology may have prevented shark attack at Coogee beach on SaturdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA shark behaviour expert says Tony Abbott "doesn't understand the science” after the former prime minister called for sharks to be culled...

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NSW police say suicide note and 'other evidence' suggest six-year-old's death was an act of domestic violenceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA suicide note has been located after the bodies of a young girl and her father were pulled from the Parramatta River on...

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National Crime Agency officers detain an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored a superb 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in Philadelphia.

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Dormition Cathedral at Unesco world heritage site struck along with residential buildings across capitalEurope live – latest updatesA massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv has badly damaged the Dormition Cathedral in the Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, a Unesco world heritage site and one of Ukraine's most significant religious and...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Watch how Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo wins their Group E match against Ecuador in the 90th minute at the 2026 World Cup.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Mark Carney will meet his cousins on Sunday in Aughagower - the village his grandparents, Robert and Nora Moran, left when they emigrated to Canada in 1925.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

A number of the papers preview the announcement of a ban on social media for under-16s on Monday.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

A warmer week is ahead, though rain remains in the forecast for some.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Kianty and Conor Simpson have yet to scatter son Jacob's ashes as no inquest has been held for him.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Access issues faced by wheelchair users in courts include broken lifts, "unsafe” ramps and unsuitable toilets.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Daichi Kamada's late header rescues a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Watch as Japan's Daichi Kamada brings his side level to the Netherlands in their Group F fixture in the 2026 World Cup.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister and foreign minister have issued a lengthier statement welcoming the agreement made by the US and Iran, and called for continued restraint to avoid further escalation.President Donald Trump made the announcement he had signed a deal this morning,...

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Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.

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Alternative singer and internet personality among six who died when two helicopters collided over Rio de JaneiroThe American musician Oliver Tree has died in a helicopter crash in Brazil at the age of 32, according to reports.Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning and crashed in the city's western zone, killing all six...

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Four-time winners Germany overcome a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston.

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England bowler Ollie Robinson becomes the latest player ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand after suffering soreness in his right knee.

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Lewis Hamilton's win in Barcelona was a moment of redemption after a first season at Ferrari that left him questioning himself, and others questioning him.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

How will Scotland approach Group C games against Morocco and Brazil after a tense opening victory over Haiti in Boston?

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The plane had just taken off in the US state of Missouri, but failed to gain altitude, according to local emergency responders.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Emma Raducanu falls agonisingly short at Queen's after losing in Sunday's final - but there are huge positives to take with Wimbledon just around the corner.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva are replacing each other at Fulham, Real Madrid and Benfica - with one super-agent key to the swaps.

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Lewis Hamilton says he was struggling to find the words to express how much his first victory for Ferrari meant to him in Barcelona.

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Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.

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Met seizes far-right activist's phones after he disembarks flight at Heathrow under counter-terrorism provisionsBritish police say they stopped the far-right activist Tommy Robinson and seized his phones as he returned from a trip to Russia.Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, met Elon Musk's father in Moscow during his trip....

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.

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Far-right plan would have obliged the Swiss government to limit the population, currently 9.1 million, to 10 million by 2050Voters in Switzerland have rejected an unprecedented far-right proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million in a divisive referendum dubbed "the Swiss Brexit”.Some 54.79% of voters were against the proposal by the...

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Damel Carayol, from Humanity for Grenfell, speaks about his feelings nine years after the fire.

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Real Madrid announce the £51.8m signing of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella on a six-year deal.

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