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Former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP remained in Westminster for New Labour's entire 13 years in powerFormer Labour MP and minister Phil Woolas has died of brain cancer, his family and close friends announced on Saturday morning.Woolas, 66, was elected to parliament to represent Oldham East and Saddleworth as part of Labour's landslide victory in...

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Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Michael Carrick is doing an excellent job at Old Trafford but refuses to be drawn on whether he will get the role on a permanent basis.

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The Guardian - World (58 minutes ago)

Yara's Svein Tore Holsether says it would be 'catastrophic' if the strait of Hormuz was closed for a year The boss of one of the world's largest fertiliser companies has said global food supplies could be badly damaged this year if the Iran war becomes an extended conflict.Svein Tore Holsether, the chief executive of Norway's Yara International,...

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BBC - World (58 minutes ago)

The ex-Oldham MP Phil Woolas battled brain cancer for more than a year, his family says.

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The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.

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Summer holidaymakers opting for 'more familiar, easy-to-reach locations' as travel industry counts cost of Middle East conflictHolidaymakers who had planned to visit the eastern Mediterranean this summer are moving their trips to the west and the Caribbean because of the US-Israel war on Iran, travel companies have said.Travellers from the UK and...

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The Guardian - World (2 hours ago)

With membership soaring, the Green party is grappling with logistics, culture shifts and a flood of new activistsIt is, as one Green activist put it, a never-ending series of "constantly good problems to have”. But how does a party adapt to the sudden trebling of its membership? And when a majority of people in an organisation are new, is it even...

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A year after starring in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Myles Lewis-Skelly is struggling for game time - what has happened?

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The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver to set pole position in Formula 1 history by leading team-mate George Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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England head coach Steve Borthwick needs a performance that gives compelling proof of the direction of his team against France, writes Mike Henson.

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Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.

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Grace Victory says she is more content than ever after spending three months in a coma.

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Rebecca Harvey says it was an emotional moment when she was reunited with Flora.

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Adam Waugh, from Northumberland, says he feels "on top of the world" after his mammoth journey.

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There has been a flurry of early sightings of the large tortoiseshell butterfly, a charity says.

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Mayor condemns 'cowardly act' on south side of city that caused limited damage and no reported injuriesAn explosion has damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam in what the city's mayor described as "a deliberate attack against the Jewish community”.The explosion early on Saturday in a residential neighbourhood on the south side of the city caused...

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High-net-worth residents of UAE heading to Ireland and France to wait out missile attacks before tax year endsWealthy UK nationals fleeing war in the Gulf are seeking sanctuary in countries such as Ireland and France to avoid hefty tax bills back home.In the face of possible demands from HM Revenue and Customs, high-net-worth individuals who had...

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Carmaker's decision to drop NissanConnect EV app on relatively recent cars fuels warnings from expertsOwners of some Nissan Leaf electric vehicles are angry after the carmaker announced it would shut down an app that lets them remotely control battery charging and other functions.Drivers of Leaf cars made before May 2019 and the e-NV200 van...

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Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading...

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Refusal to kowtow to US president has won public backing – and left Badenoch and Farage playing catch-upIt is not often that Keir Starmer's allies believe he has Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch on the run – but on Iran, they think he is on the right side of history and public opinion."It could be the making of him,” said Emily Thornberry, the...

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Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds data from flagship medical research leaked dozens of timesConfidential health data has been exposed online on dozens of occasions, a Guardian investigation can reveal, raising questions about the safeguarding of patient records by one of the UK's flagship medical research projects.UK Biobank, which holds the...

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Treasury minister Spencer Livermore trails new strategy as chancellor pins hopes on benefits of AI amid global uncertaintyThe NHS and Ministry of Defence will be urged to buy British tech, as the government pins its hopes on the benefits of artificial intelligence to kickstart growth in the face of the Iran crisis, Treasury minister Spencer...

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Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins tells Kelly Somers about his dreams of the World Cup.

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.

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The Guardian - World (7 hours ago)

Iran is trying to create wedges between Gulf states and the US, but Trump is very comfortable on the 'escalatory ladder'• Middle East crisis – live updatesIn its current phase, the Israeli-US war against Iran and its proxies has become a proving ground for two competing concepts of military escalation, each of which threatens to become a...

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Mercedes' George Russell wins the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix after a frantic scrap in the early laps with Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari.

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BBC - World (8 hours ago)

A family were visited by strange men, who had seen adverts created by Declan Guess for "fun and sex" online.

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Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

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The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.

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The president's most dedicated supporters are on his side - but significant numbers of Republicans have serious doubts.

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F1 Academy wants to nurture and develop female drivers who can compete at the top level of motorsport.

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From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.

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The fire that devastated a building on Union Street is the latest in a series of blazes to strike the city's historic sites.

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The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occuring" over the prank turned fatal.

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Dame Sarah Mullally's six-day walk begins at Southwark Cathedral and travels along the Becket Way to Canterbury Cathedral.

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The Tories are deciding which hereditary peers to keep after being offered 15 seats in a compromise deal.

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The Guardian - World (11 hours ago)

Former spy chief says recommendations regarding intelligence agencies shouldn't wait for royal commission's final reportGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastImprovements to public safety and intelligence in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack "cannot wait until December”, former spy chief Dennis Richardson has said just...

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BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.

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BBC - World (11 hours ago)

The Middle East war and a photo Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson dominate Saturday's front pages.

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The Guardian - World (12 hours ago)

Commuters on Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat and Seymour lines will be first to test tap-and-go technologyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMelbourne is finally poised to join other Australian cities in the tap-and-go era, with the state government confirming public trials for contactless credit and debit card payments will...

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Forces 'obliterated' military targets on Kharg, according to president, who warns oil infrastructure could be nextMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump said on Friday that US forces had "obliterated” military targets in a raid on the island of Kharg in Iran and warned that crucial oil infrastructure there could be next, in the latest...

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Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

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The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.

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A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

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England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time.

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Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.

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BBC - World (14 hours ago)

A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

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Scotland spent decades staring in the window as Ireland and Wales partied in the Six Nations. In Dublin on Saturday, they finally have a shot at glory.

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BBC - World (15 hours ago)

The average starting price of the 28 winners hit a 10-year high as 2026 marked a difficult year for punters at the Cheltenham Festival.

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

The parcel plot is one of a wave of sabotage attacks across Europe which officials have linked to Russia.

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

David Sharp, 66, from Devon, is convicted of raping a student in Leeds almost 50 years ago.

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An animal welfare charity received a report of a horse having seizures in a field on Wednesday night.

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BBC - World (17 hours ago)

Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.

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BBC - World (17 hours ago)

Ludvig Aberg fires a sublime 63 to lead the Players Championship by two shots at halfway as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler narrowly make the cut.

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The Guardian - World (17 hours ago)

Bolivian interior ministry says Sebastián Marset is being extradited to US, where he's wanted for money launderingSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSebastián Marset, an alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker and one of South America's most wanted criminals, has been arrested in Bolivia.Marset, 34, is accused...

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BBC - World (18 hours ago)

In an interview, Trump acknowledged that the US is also helping Ukraine's government fight Russia.

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BBC - World (18 hours ago)

Envoi Allen and Saint Le Fort both died on Friday on the last day of Cheltenham Festival.

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

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The Guardian - World (19 hours ago)

Tehran residents report relentless bombing with US and Israeli planes launching wave of attacks Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has said Iran will be hit "very hard” in the coming days, describing leaders of the regime as "deranged scumbags” who it was a "great honor” to kill, as Tehran residents reported relentless bombing...

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The Guardian - World (19 hours ago)

The move, which lowers fees to 25%, is a breakthrough for Chinese developers Tencent and ByteDanceSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxApple announced late on Thursday it would lower the commission fees collected in its App Store in mainland China. The move follows pressure from regulators in the tech...

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

Gaelic Warrior wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup in supreme fashion as Harry Redknapp-owned Jukebox Man finishes eighth.

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

While Arsenal continue their challenge on four fronts, their style of play continues to be criticised by some. Is it justified?

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BBC - World (20 hours ago)

Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".

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BBC - World (20 hours ago)

People in Iran are questioning who's really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei's first address came via a presenter on state TV.

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BBC - World (20 hours ago)

Fabien Galthie has driven sky-high standards throughout his coaching career - but he has not always made friends on the way.

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BBC - World (20 hours ago)

Pep Guardiola says the Premier League title race will be "over" if his Manchester City side drop points at West Ham on Saturday.

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The Guardian - World (20 hours ago)

Campaigners welcome Keir Starmer's backing of 'Philomena's law' to protect payments for those who accept compensationSurvivors of Ireland's mother and baby homes can continue to receive benefits in the UK after Downing Street agreed to protect payments.Keir Starmer bowed to pressure from campaigners to back a bill known as Philomena's law, which...

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BBC - World (20 hours ago)

Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.

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BBC - World (20 hours ago)

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January 2025 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

The city council is investigating after the bulbs were mowed over by staff days after being planted.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Premier League champions, FA Cup winners and club legends have all suffered the unwanted fate, but which relegated side really was "too good to go down"?

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

The FBI said the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue on Thursday.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor says his players can "cry or fight" as they seek to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Accusations were false and primary cause of major meat supplier 'panicking' and cancelling contract, Victorian judge finds on balance of probabilitiesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA halal certifier wrongly accused a rival of being connected to Islamic extremism to secure the business of a major meat supplier, a...

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Joey Pete of Sunchild First Nation said king seemed 'committed to learning' after meeting Indigenous leadersKing Charles has expressed concern over a simmering separatist movement in western Canada, according to Indigenous leaders who met the head of state at Buckingham Palace.Members of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations travelled to...

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Synagogues and groups helping displaced people are coming up against hostility driven by conspiracy theoriesA leading Jewish refugee advocate has vowed that solidarity work with asylum seekers will continue despite growing harassment from far-right activists targeting Jewish organisations supporting refugees.Rabbi David Mason, the executive...

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BBC - World (22 hours ago)

Jeremy Bowen joins Newscast to discuss the latest with the Iran War.

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BBC - World (22 hours ago)

Arsenal begin talks with England midfielder Declan Rice over a new long-term contract.

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BBC - World (22 hours ago)

Newcastle United assistant Jason Tindall has stood alongside head coach Eddie Howe for the best part of two decades and is more than a wind-up merchant.

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The Guardian - World (22 hours ago)

Witness statements by Laimonas Jakštys 'were clearly prepared by others', insolvency judge rulesA claimant was being fed answers through his smart glasses while giving evidence in the high court in London, a judge has found.Laimonas Jakštys was "untruthful in denying his use of the smart glasses” and his witness statements "were clearly...

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BBC - World (22 hours ago)

Glasgow City Council teams have started to break down the "highly dangerous" remains of the Union Corner building next to the station.

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BBC - World (22 hours ago)

Alireza Askari did everything in his power to cover up the "cold-blooded murder" of Paria Veisi.

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The Guardian - World (23 hours ago)

Djidji Ayôkwé was handed to Ivorian officials in Paris earlier this monthA sacred artefact looted by French colonial authorities more than a century ago has been returned to Côte d'Ivoire in one of the most significant cultural restitutions to a former French colony in years.The Djidji Ayôkwé, a talking drum confiscated in 1916 by French...

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The Guardian - World (23 hours ago)

The first proper show since Valentino's death is about the late designer, about beauty – and about Michele's mother Valentino Garavani wanted to make beautiful clothes for the women who could afford them. The perpetually tanned designer, whose vision of jet set glamour was matched only by his own yacht-and-pug lifestyle, died in January. So...

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The Guardian - World (23 hours ago)

Armed groups appear to have increased their firepower as they carry out raids deep in Hamas-controlled territoryPro-Israel Palestinian militia have launched repeated raids, clandestine assassination and abduction operations deep inside parts of Gaza controlled by Hamas in recent months, with new operations launched recently despite the outbreak of...

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.‎

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

The Only Way is Essex celebrity Chloe Lewis launched her plea when her son lost part of his finger.

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

Head coach Eddie Howe says it was his decision not to start Anthony Gordon against Barcelona after the unwell Newcastle United forward was criticised by pundits.

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

Following a fortnight off, what's the state of play in a captivating Scottish title fight as another blockbuster weekend looms?

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Negotiations aimed to 'find solutions to the bilateral differences' between the countries, Miguel Díaz-Canel saidCuban officials have held talks with the US government, the country's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, confirmed on Friday, amid growing pain inflicted by a punishing US fuel blockade and frequent power failures."These talks have been...

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It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Oscar, Ana and their children fled violence for safety in the US. Now Oscar, afraid and alone, is back in Honduras – 'at the mercy of God and his will' As soon as Oscar's deportation flight landed at the La Lima airport in Honduras, he put on his baseball cap. On the airport shuttle toward the terminal, he pulled his cap even lower – trying to...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Traditionally jovial affair poses potential debacle for Irish leader at odds with US over foreign policy, tax and immigrationFor Ireland's leaders, it has long been the highlight of the political calendar: a love-fest in Washington with hosts who sport shamrocks and toast Saint Patrick.Irish delegations are traditionally received on Capitol Hill...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

New pro-Trump press corps has surprised some skeptics with tough questions, though sycophancy fears remainThe question, asked during a 4 March press briefing with Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, and Gen Dan Caine, was a good one: if the US had "obliterated” Iran's nuclear facilities during an operation last June, "what was the...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is too early to be "jumping to conclusions" about why Premier League clubs struggled in the Champions League this week.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

US also sees active few days of severe convective storms, while record breaking heat recorded in parts of South AfricaOn Monday 9 March, severe thunderstorms affected parts of southern France, with several departments including Hérault, Var, and the Alpes-Maritimes put under yellow alert for heavy rain.Some of the heaviest rainfall totals came...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Calls for Alexandra Căpitănescu's Choke Me to be banned as campaigners say lyrics are 'dangerous' and 'reckless'Romania's Eurovision entry Choke Me has been labelled "dangerous” and "reckless” for appearing to glamorise sexual strangulation, an unsafe practice that can lead to brain injury and death.Campaigners against sexual violence said...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Austrian officials took action after airline ignored court order to pay €890 to unnamed womenBailiffs have boarded a Ryanair aircraft after the airline refused to pay compensation to a passenger whose flight was delayed.Austrian officials took action after the budget carrier ignored a court order to pay the unnamed woman €890 (£742) in legal...

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The plan is part the mayor's strategy to stop death and serious injury on London's roads by 2041.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

"Selfish and narcissistic" Rodney Ade Roberts is jailed for more than five years for scamming three women.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The Iran women's national football team have become "heroes" and deserve to be free to live their lives, says former Iran men's head coach Afshin Ghotbi.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

NSW premier says latest distribution calculation, with a reduction in the state's share of revenue relative to its population, is unfair and 'past its use-by date'Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia's richest state will receive an extra $5.5bn in GST revenue thanks to a sweetheart deal struck with Western Australia...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

George Russell leads team-mate Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes dominate qualifying for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Tommy Lynch rushed to hospital when he woke with blue skin but it turned out to be from his sheets.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Jack Draper is penalised with a controversial hindrance call as Daniil Medvedev ends the Briton's Indian Wells title defence in the quarter-finals.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

In today's newsletter: The story of the Scottish town is not just one of Britain's deadliest shooting, but the strength and determination that came nextGood morning. On 13 March 1996, a man walked into the gymnasium at Dunblane primary school and opened fire on a class of five- and six-year-olds. In the space of just a few minutes, 16 children –...

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BBC Sport examines what has gone wrong with England's Six Nations campaign with their final game against France approaching.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Defending champion Rory McIlroy recovers from a back injury to begin his defence of the Players Championship but he ends round one seven shots off the pace.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

In an essay for Crikey, the former Australian of the Year says the PM is a 'turncoat' who is 'capitulating to foreign powers' amid the US-Israel war on IranGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGrace Tame has said "we're living in an Orwellian nightmare” in a scathing critique of the prime minister and his government's...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Robert Habeck says world has moved on from weaponising energy to using tariffs, technology and more to inflict harmThe weaponisation of energy when Russia invaded Ukraine has given way to "weaponising everything” since Donald Trump returned to the White House, Germany's former economy minister has said.Robert Habeck, the Green politician...

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Michael Owen says he "can't believe people are questioning" whether Michael Carrick should become the permanent manager of Manchester United.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on YouTuber Angry Ginge plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Balen Shah's RSP has achieved a feat many thought impossible in Nepal: a sweeping majority.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Reports say the US may be moving parts of its Thaad system to the Middle East, despite Seoul's opposition.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

This election is the first since a violent youth-led uprising toppled the government in 2025.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

George Russell leads Kimi Antonelli to a Mercedes one-two in the only practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix before the sprint weekend starts to unfold.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

NT government says the rent freeze will be 'applied automatically for eligible housing tenants' as floodwaters break records in the Big Rivers regionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Northern Territory government will freeze rental payments for public housing tenants...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

In China, one social media trend hangs on the idea that a life in the US is always one step from disaster, while another in the US has gen Z revelling in Chinese lifestyle hacksAcross two online worlds that are normally splintered, over the last few months there has been a mirroring of sorts. On TikTok and Instagram, young people are diving into...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Mohammad Pournajaf, Tehran's former charge d'affaires in Canberra, sought protection in 2023, government source confirmsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Iran's former top diplomats in Australia has defected from the theocratic regime, with the revelations only...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Iranian military said in a statement that oil and energy infrastructure belonging to firms that cooperated with the US would 'immediately be destroyed'How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Saudi Arabia's defence ministry is saying that two drones have been intercepted and destroyed in the eastern region.More now after reports...

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The £937m investment will create about 850 new jobs, according to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Friday feels noticeably colder. Helen Willetts explains why there's been a change in temperature and looks at how long it may last.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Energy minister cuts fuel companies' minimum stock obligations to free up diesel and petrol, which will be directed to regional AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will begin releasing its stockpile of fuel after the government directed fuel companies to...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Putin accused of helping Iran and Tories say Starmer lied about Mandelson files - Friday's papers.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

The FBI says the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Unai Emery becomes the quickest of the three Aston Villa managers to reach 100 victories as his side defeat Lille in the Europa League last 16.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Fin Smith says his on-pitch disagreement with England captain Maro Itoje shows the depth of their relationship, rather than any disintegration of team unity.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Number of American troops killed in war on Iran after incident in western desert now stands at 13Middle East live blog – latest updatesUS politics – live updatesAll six crew members onboard a US military aircraft that crashed in western Iraq were killed, the US military has said.The KC-135 military refuelling plane crashed in western Iraq on...

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Armed police were sent to the scene and pictured as they entered classrooms.

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Teenage boy and girl riding ebike, which police say was not displaying lights, were declared dead at scene in Greenbank on Thursday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn ebike involved in a fatal crash near Brisbane, in which two teenagers were killed, was "not...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

England's kicking has become a bugbear of supporters, but it is actually one of the few areas of their game that is functioning well in the Six Nations.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

US already spent more than $11.3bn in first six days of conflict, but price tag does not include all spendingMiddle East crisis – live updatesPentagon officials told top lawmakers in a closed-door briefing on Tuesday that the cost of the war against Iran has already exceeded $11.3bn in its first six days, but the true cost of the opening days of...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

The BBC visited the city of Nabatieh, witnessing the pace and scale of Israel's bombing as its war with Hezbollah continues to escalate.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Two deportees sent to Eswatini were from Somalia, one was from Sudan and another was from TanzaniaThe government of Eswatini announced on Thursday it received four more "third country” deportees from the United States, as part of the Trump administration's multimillion-dollar deal with the small African nation.Now a total of 19 deportees from the...

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

This blog is now closedAustralia to release nearly 20% of fuel stockpile as Bowen insists country 'nowhere near' running outGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJoyce says surge in support for One Nation reflects will of the people, not political jostlingBarnaby Joyce spoke to RN Breakfast this morning about One Nation's...

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Five soldiers were indicted over alleged violent abuse and rape of Palestinian man at detention centre in 2024Israel's top military lawyer has dropped all charges against five soldiers accused of the violent abuse and rape of a Palestinian detainee from Gaza.The military advocate general, Itay Offir, said prosecutors lacked key evidence after the...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Home Office statistics show more than 80,333 people were waiting for appeals to be heard at the end of 2025, up from 41,987 a year earlier.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Mojtaba Khamenei issues first message as Supreme Leader, but doesn't appear in person.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

The streamer's biggest film of all time, also nominated for two Oscars, is getting a followupA sequel to record-breaking hit KPop Demon Hunters has been officially confirmed at Netflix.The film will again be a collaboration between the streamer and Sony with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the writer-directors, returning. Continue reading...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Six ships have been reportedly attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total vessels attacked during the war to 18.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

UAE cybercrime law means sharing images or footage of war can bring jail, prison time and deportationA British man is among 20 people who have been charged in the United Arab Emirates under cybercrime laws in connection with filming and posting material related to Iranian attacks on the country.The 60-year-old man, understood to be a tourist who...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

One of racing's most successful trainers has threatened not to bring horses to Cheltenham Festival in future over concerns about the quality of the ground.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Tehran will keep strait of Hormuz closed and continue attacks on US assets, speech read out on state TV says Middle East crisis – live updatesIran issued its first message in the name of its new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, on Thursday, saying it would keep the strait of Hormuz closed and continue to attack US bases in the region.The missive...

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